After being banned from the PlayStation Network for hateful comments stated in Resistance's online community, Erik Estavillo launched not one, but two, lawsuits against Sony for infringing on his "first amendment rights" -- an argument that was shot down by Judge Ronald Whyte simply because "Sony is not part of the government."
However, what Estavillo lacks in civil online discourse, he makes up for with sheer determination and persistence. In addition to Sony, he now has both Microsoft and Nintendo in his sights. Estavillo is seeking $75,000 from Microsoft for the "undue stress" and "sadness" caused by his Xbox 360's RROD. "Microsoft should have to bear the burden that is now put on the shoulders of this disabled plaintiff," his claim states -- a burden that is equivalent to the sum of 375 Xbox 360 systems, apparently. Nintendo is being sued for interfering with Estavillo's "pursuit of happiness." And how exactly is Nintendo doing that? "Deleting, blocking or prohibiting the Homebrew Channel and Ocarina applications" via a system update.
We're hoping you can see the sheer brilliance of Estavillo's strategy. He's offering the perfect opportunity for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo fans to agree on something for once.
Reader Comments (197)
Posted: Nov 20th 2009 8:38PM CheeziePotato said
That guy is a embarrassment to us gamers.
I hope his story isn't on Fox News.
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I hope his story isn't on Fox News.
Posted: Nov 20th 2009 9:04PM (Unverified) said
Forget that, he's an embarrassment to human kind.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2009 9:38PM I AM IRONHIDE said
His last name is Estavillo. If that's not a clear indication that he will do anything for money, I don't know what is.
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Posted: Nov 21st 2009 12:54AM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Sorry guys but I wanted to bump this link. Here a link to a video of this Erik kid talking smack online. The guy is a grade A asshole and basically a psycho.
NSFW (obviously)
http://video.aol.co.uk/video-detail/banned-erik-estavillo-trash-talking/2350189751
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NSFW (obviously)
http://video.aol.co.uk/video-detail/banned-erik-estavillo-trash-talking/2350189751
Posted: Nov 21st 2009 4:18PM Brysonial the Bison said
Wait someones trying to sue nintendo for trying to ban a program that nintendo doesn't want on their console which they made. Yeah let me how that works out for you.
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Posted: Nov 21st 2009 7:01PM Spartan117458 said
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Posted: Nov 22nd 2009 4:50PM (Unverified) said
Is it true he is a UCLA graduate?
Goes to show that degrees mean shit.
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Goes to show that degrees mean shit.
Posted: Nov 20th 2009 11:06PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
I feel I may sue him for making me want to beat the crap out of him because of his utter stupidity,
It's only fair
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It's only fair
Posted: Nov 21st 2009 12:00AM bamb0ostick said
I say we all dress up as waiters when he attends a dinner party, abduct him when he gets into the men's room, and offer him an ultimatum. All we need is a rubber band, duct tape and a sharp knife.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2009 9:06PM GewurztraminerX said
I've received undue stress and loss of sanity as a result of reading about this guy's get rich quick schemes. Can I sue him?
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Posted: Nov 20th 2009 11:43PM DerickDBrown said
Maybe he thinks if he starts enough lawsuits he'll eventually win one because of probability....
I think he might have missed a lot of days in high school.
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I think he might have missed a lot of days in high school.
Posted: Nov 20th 2009 11:56PM (Unverified) said
but think about it.....this moron is a gamer.
gamers read joystiq.
he is among us. one of these very people commenting on this very article could be the serial fraudulent-prosecutor.
watch your back, and keep your ASCII facepalms ready.
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gamers read joystiq.
he is among us. one of these very people commenting on this very article could be the serial fraudulent-prosecutor.
watch your back, and keep your ASCII facepalms ready.
Posted: Nov 21st 2009 10:07AM (Unverified) said
it think what he is actually doing is brilliant, i do not feel any embarrassment to be categorized as a gamer when he is. think about it if he succeeds (although there is a very small chance) people wont be calling him a moron, they will be calling him smart because he has won such substantial amounts of cash. besides, stories like this make me laugh , the sheer audacity of his claims of suffering undue stress and sadness because of the failure of his xbox makes for great reading. if hes got nothing better to do hey why not try
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Posted: Nov 21st 2009 7:48PM blahblah55 said
Morons that win court cases are still called morons.
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Posted: Nov 20th 2009 8:36PM BrianH said
from gamespot
"as he suffers from depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and Crohn's disease. "
so he is terrified of people, so terrified that he cannot buy another Xbox, but he can appear in court and gain the attention of hundreds of thousands.
he can't afford another xbox, but legal fees for 3 suits he can afford?
what?
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"as he suffers from depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and Crohn's disease. "
so he is terrified of people, so terrified that he cannot buy another Xbox, but he can appear in court and gain the attention of hundreds of thousands.
he can't afford another xbox, but legal fees for 3 suits he can afford?
what?
Posted: Nov 20th 2009 8:42PM Funkmaster General said
Yeah, and my hands sometimes shake.
I demand $65,000.
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I demand $65,000.
Posted: Nov 20th 2009 8:50PM TheyDidItFirst said
Yeah, if this is like his case against Sony, he's representing himself... so the legal fees aren't a big problem, and he gets to make himself look like an even bigger ass
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Posted: Nov 20th 2009 10:45PM Hyperion45 said
He who represents himself has a fool for a client
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Posted: Nov 20th 2009 8:53PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Nov 20th 2009 8:37PM (Unverified) said
Dude give it up, you're not going to get rich quick by making shitty lawsuits (and then losing). If you're that determined, go try to get on Wheel of Fortune or something...I've seen plenty of idiots win tens of thousands on that show.
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