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EA Sports settles $40 million case brought on by college athletes

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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EA Sports and the Collegiate Licensing Company plan to pay $40 million in a settlement agreement with student athletes seeking compensation for the use of their likenesses in video games like NCAA Football 14, according to the New York Times.

The suit was originally brought on by former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon over four years ago. This settlement now leaves the NCAA as the lone defendant. The NCAA still plans to defend itself in the case.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.