Suing Sony for Everquest Related Suicide?

daoine writes "The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a story about how Sony could be sued by the mother of an Everquest player who recently committed suicide. The lawsuit itself doesn't seem all that interesting (she's aiming for warning labels) -- but it is interesting that Sony won't release any of the game data citing privacy policy, even if it could help unlock what exactly drove the guy to end his life."

Comments

America protects the weak and the stupid.

[zerofoo]

Don't misunderstand, I love america, but it seems that american society and law is protecting the weak and the stupid. Parents of failing students blame the schools and teachers; criminals blame the "other man's laws"; depresed people say "my parents used to hit me....." columbine victims blame movies and video games. Cigarette smokers blame the tobacco companies for their addiction (like they forced you to light up).

What ever happened to people taking responsibility for themselves? If you screw up; blame yourself and then do something about the problem.

Dennis Leary for president!