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Virtual Land Owner Sues Second Life Publisher
 Published: May 18, 06
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In what might be a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, a Pennsylvania lawyer is suing the publisher of the rapidly growing online world Second Life, alleging the company unfairly confiscated tens of thousands of dollars worth of his virtual land and other property.

The attorney, Marc Bragg of West Chester, Pennsylvania, says game developer Linden Lab unilaterally shut down his Second Life account, cutting off his access to a substantial portfolio of real estate and currency in the virtual world. He’s demanding $8,000 in restitution.

Bragg claims Linden Lab froze his account after a land deal went bad. The attorney said he found a legitimate way to purchase land at prices far below market rates, using an online auction on the Second Life website.  (Wired Magazine)

References:  wired

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Anni on Nov 28, 06  39 Trends   57 Comments
hahahaha!It is realy first-of-its-kind lawsuit!
Anni on Nov 28, 06  39 Trends   57 Comments 0


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Virtual Land Owner Sues Second Life Publisher