*sigh* Have we learned nothing yet?

Grandmother sues over 'Grand Theft Auto'

By The Associated Press
07.28.05

NEW YORK - A woman upset that she bought the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" for her 14-year-old grandson without knowing it contained hidden, sexually explicit scenes sued the manufacturer yesterday on behalf of consumers nationwide. (edit: How fucking kind of her. Thank you Super Granny)

Florence Cohen, 85, of New York, said in the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan that the game's manufacturer, Rockstar Games, and its parent company, New York-based Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., engaged in false, misleading and deceptive practices.

She sought unspecified damages on behalf of herself and all consumers nationwide, saying the company should give up its profits from the game for what amounted to false advertising, consumer deception and unfair business practices.

"Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" was originally marketed as a violent action game, full of shoot-outs, carjackings, street beatings and drug use. It was released in October 2004, was rated "M" for mature and was recommended for gamers 17 and older.

After a storm of negative publicity about the hidden scenes, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board, an industry group responsible for rating games, changed the rating to "AO," for adults only.

Cohen said in the suit that she bought the game in late 2004 for her grandson when it was rated "M." According to the suit, she later directed that it be taken away from her grandson, which was done.

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