Courtesy of Slashdot, an article, Trials and Tribulations by Nadia Oxford (Dec. 14, 2005) on the history of video game lawsuits. The history concludes,
As long as there is money to make, personal morals to uphold (however noble or whacked) and profits to defend, courts will never lack for activity. Gamers and non-gamers alike have reason to shake their heads as the strong foundation of Democracy is smothered by frivilous and petty lawsuits launched by weasels looking to get rich quick. But it’s undeniably important–as well as interesting–to review those historic copyright lawsuits that formed the prosperous industry of today.
A bit facile .. but true. The law is a form of commerce; another game for some.