Hip Hop Back-Up Sues for $250 Million Over GTA: San Andreas

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I didn't know he invented acting like a typical black dude.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

Someone must have run out of weed and the money to buy it. If not then he clearly has been living like some kind of recluse from society. You'd think he'd have seen this sooner.

 

[j0frenzy]

You guys know what's going to happen? Months from now a court is going to hold a pre-trial hearing, the judge is going to find no logical basis for this to go through and throw out the case. We are going to hear nothing of it ever again but in the meantime hear about 20 other people who filed a lawsuit that people are going to use as a basis to say that all lawsuits are evil and never realize that those too are never actually going to go to trial. Either that, or he is going to present some legitimate evidence at his trial and we still aren't going to hear about it. You know what, I just got a brilliant idea. Why don't we have these highly trained professionals whose job it is to hear the arguments of a lawsuit and decide on the merits. If there is grounds for a legitimate argument then he sends the case on for a full jury trial and if there isn't then he dismisses the case. Or we could have a group of people whose whole job is based around finding less than 1% of all cases that are crazy and use that to present a skewed representation of the American legal system.
Also, while I am generally a fan of punitive damages, this guy is seriously asking for way too much money for just a side character unless he has some strong evidence. I recognize the number they put on these lawsuits when they file them are entirely arbitrary, but still, if he has any actual evidence to back this claim up, he is going to regret that number when Rockstar's lawyers harp on it and call into question his character.

 

[Starke]

You guys know what's going to happen? Months from now a court is going to hold a pre-trial hearing, the judge is going to find no logical basis for this to go through and throw out the case. We are going to hear nothing of it ever again but in the meantime hear about 20 other people who filed a lawsuit that people are going to use as a basis to say that all lawsuits are evil and never realize that those too are never actually going to go to trial. Either that, or he is going to present some legitimate evidence at his trial and we still aren't going to hear about it. You know what, I just got a brilliant idea. Why don't we have these highly trained professionals whose job it is to hear the arguments of a lawsuit and decide on the merits. If there is grounds for a legitimate argument then he sends the case on for a full jury trial and if there isn't then he dismisses the case. Or we could have a group of people whose whole job is based around finding less than 1% of all cases that are crazy and use that to present a skewed representation of the American legal system.

That's crazy talk. Why would anyone suffer through that kind of punishment willingly?

Also, while I am generally a fan of punitive damages, this guy is seriously asking for way too much money for just a side character unless he has some strong evidence. I recognize the number they put on these lawsuits when they file them are entirely arbitrary, but still, if he has any actual evidence to back this claim up, he is going to regret that number when Rockstar's lawyers harp on it and call into question his character.

Honestly, the 250 million is probably a negotiating tactic, that is assuming his lawyers are sane-ish. Still, 250 million, I swear that number looks like someone accidentally scored a couple extra zeros on there by mistake.

 

[Loonerinoes]

I doubt he'll get far with that claim.

Now, if he claimed his likeness was put into the character of OG Loc, then I might have an easier time believing him...

 

[j0frenzy]

Also, while I am generally a fan of punitive damages, this guy is seriously asking for way too much money for just a side character unless he has some strong evidence. I recognize the number they put on these lawsuits when they file them are entirely arbitrary, but still, if he has any actual evidence to back this claim up, he is going to regret that number when Rockstar's lawyers harp on it and call into question his character.

Honestly, the 250 million is probably a negotiating tactic, that is assuming his lawyers are sane-ish. Still, 250 million, I swear that number looks like someone accidentally scored a couple extra zeros on there by mistake.

A better bargaining position would honestly be within the 100k range. You are then talking about a small enough number that the corporate lawyers would sit down and make a quick settlement for half that amount. Nuisance suits are pretty much based around the idea of making it more cost effective to make the suit go away then actually go to court over it. That large amount screams for attention and wants Rockstar to realize that they are dealing with serious money, which is only going to make them not want to deal more out of indignation. Then again, I have no actual experience with negotiating these things. Given the evidence currently presented though, I would say Rockstar's best option is just to file a pre-trial motion to dismiss the case and not talk with this guy.

 

[goldenheart323]

IT LOOKS NOTHING LIKE HIM

What is this guy getting in on the "Washed up nobody sues big-time game company" bandwagon?

Thank-you! You finished Tom's article for him by providing pictures of BOTH Michael "Shagg" Washington and CJ so we readers can judge for ourselves how close the two look. (Yeah, there's Google, but 1.A good article doesn't send its readers out to other sources for relevant info they'd likely want; 2.I searched images in Google for ["Michael Washington" "Cypress Hill"] and got a whole 16 results. Only 4 had pictures of people in them.)

One interesting thing I did learn, in my search for a picture of him, is he is listed in the credits.

 

[Crimsane]

his gang used to ride around on bicycles.

Street cred right there, dawg.

 

[Lem0nade Inlay]

This is ridiculous. He doesn't look anything like him!

"I used to ride around my neighbourhood on bicycles."
Fan-fucking-tastic man. Now why does Rockstar owe you money?

 

[randomsix]

Nobody's life is worth %250 million, let alone their image. I don't know where this guy gets off thinking he's worth that much. He said himself he doesn't play videogames, so how does this effect him?

 

[Double A]

I think lawsuits should be disregarded if they are filed 6 years after the original offense if the guy was perfectly able to file one then.

 

[Weaver]

I think this really depends on how much of a likeness it is. If rockstar really did basically copy his entire life and image and use it in the game, especially after interviewing him about it, he's entitled to money.

Rockstar is a really shady ass company (read this and the comments if you don't believe me) and I wouldn't put this past them.

 

[Fursnake]

Anyway, he's just a back-up singer. For hip-hop doesn't that basically just equate to grunting and saying "Yeah!" randomly?

They also mix it up by addin "C'mon!" here and there.

Also, this whole thing is ludicrous...the adjective not the rapper.

 

[Ashcrexl]

wait a second. i say, hey, you kind of look like that other guy and the offended party screams RACIST! but a black guy says, hey, i kind of look like that other guy and rockstar has to say, OK here's 250 million, sorry for the resemblance? what the hell!

 

[Starke]

Also, while I am generally a fan of punitive damages, this guy is seriously asking for way too much money for just a side character unless he has some strong evidence. I recognize the number they put on these lawsuits when they file them are entirely arbitrary, but still, if he has any actual evidence to back this claim up, he is going to regret that number when Rockstar's lawyers harp on it and call into question his character.

Honestly, the 250 million is probably a negotiating tactic, that is assuming his lawyers are sane-ish. Still, 250 million, I swear that number looks like someone accidentally scored a couple extra zeros on there by mistake.

A better bargaining position would honestly be within the 100k range. You are then talking about a small enough number that the corporate lawyers would sit down and make a quick settlement for half that amount. Nuisance suits are pretty much based around the idea of making it more cost effective to make the suit go away then actually go to court over it. That large amount screams for attention and wants Rockstar to realize that they are dealing with serious money, which is only going to make them not want to deal more out of indignation. Then again, I have no actual experience with negotiating these things. Given the evidence currently presented though, I would say Rockstar's best option is just to file a pre-trial motion to dismiss the case and not talk with this guy.

Note that I did not say it was a good negotiating tactic. Just that it sounded like a tactic.

 

[Lullabye]

HEY! I have black(ish) skin too! OMG I also change my clothes!.....Holy cow I ride bikes and stuff as well! i should totally sue Rockstar.
-very original post

 

[lacktheknack]

Search the voice acter for CJ( Christopher "Young Maylay" Bellard). Looks exactly like CJ. Rockstar could bring him into court as exhibit "A", put him beside a screenshot of CJ and the Judge would rule in favour of Rockstar.

Seriously.

Wow. Michael Washington is just flattering himself.

 

[xXDeMoNiCXx]

I'm not racist but a lot of black guys seem to do whatever it takes to seem gangster and this seems like the most elaborate way someone has ever attempted to do that.

Yes, a lot of black people act gangster, eat chicken and watermelons and listen to rap music. You're either a troll, or an idiot.

Anyway, he's just a back-up singer. For hip-hop doesn't that basically just equate to grunting and saying "Yeah!" randomly?

Anyway, he's just a back-up singer. For hip-hop doesn't that basically just equate to grunting and saying "Yeah!" randomly?

I'm pretty sure they also need to use some variation of the pharse "motherfuckin'" and "*****" as well.

Wow, this thread is seemingly full of idiots.
That said, this guy making claims against Rockstar must have had quite a life, what with being the first man on earth to use a jetpack, especially one stolen from a high security military base. I imagine his bicycle gang had something to do with it.

For someone so quick to call other people negative things you yourself clearly don't put much brain power into what you type. I am neither of the things you claim that I am, I just go by what I see. So just do yourself a favor and stop embarrassing yourself.