Statute of Limitations
California has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims, extended to 3 years for discovery of harm. Minors have 2 years from reaching age 18 to file. The discovery rule is particularly favorable for addiction claims where parents may not immediately connect harm to gaming.
3 years from discovery of harm; 2 years from age 18 for minor claimants
Exposure in California
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Source: ESA Industry Report 2023
Source: CA Dept of Education
Clinics & Specialists in California
UCLA Gaming Disorders Clinic
Stanford Behavioral Health — Gaming Addiction Program
Your Legal Team
Sarah Chen
Senior Partner
Los Angeles, CA
Sarah Chen has spent 18 years at the intersection of technology law and children's rights. A former tech industry engineer who pivoted to law after witnessing firsthand how product design decisions prioritize engagement over user wellbeing, Sarah now leads one of the nation's most prominent video game addiction litigation practices. She serves on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the Social Media and Video Game Addiction MDL and has been recognized by the Daily Journal as one of California's Top 50 Women Litigators.
Education
- J.D., UCLA School of Law (2006)
- B.A., Computer Science, Stanford University (2003)
Jennifer Park
Partner — Technology & Product Liability Litigation
San Francisco, CA
Jennifer Park has spent 15 years representing individuals and families harmed by technology products, with a focus on children’s safety and digital rights. Her background in computer science gives her a unique ability to explain complex game design mechanics — from variable-ratio reinforcement to engagement-optimized matchmaking — to judges and juries in terms they can understand. Jennifer was among the first attorneys to file gaming addiction claims following the FTC’s Epic Games settlement and serves on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the video game addiction MDL. She has personally represented over 100 families in gaming-related claims and has been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in technology litigation.
Education
- J.D., Stanford Law School
- B.S., Computer Science, UC Berkeley