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Court Dismisses WWE Claims Against THQ

by Rainier on Sept. 2, 2008 @ 2:02 a.m. PDT

The Connecticut Superior Court has dismissed most of the WWE’s claims against THQ and THQ/JAKKS Pacific arising out of WWE's allegations that the videogame license between aforementioned parties was void based upon alleged bribery accusations.

In particular, the Connecticut Superior Court dismissed all claims brought by WWE against THQ and THQ/JAKKS Pacific, LLC arising out of WWE's allegations that the videogame license between WWE and THQ/JAKKS Pacific LLC was void or voidable based upon JAKKS Pacific Inc.'s alleged bribery of WWE's licensing agent Stanley Shenker and employee James Bell.

The remaining claims, which were not the subject of the motions before the Court, pertain to previously disclosed allegations relating to certain agreements with Yuke’s Co. Ltd., a developer and distributor in Japan.

“The Connecticut Superior Court’s decision marks a significant milestone in resolving the WWE litigation,” said James M. Kennedy, executive vice president of business and legal affairs, THQ. “We believe the remaining claims are without merit and we intend to defend ourselves vigorously.”

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