San Diego mom sues Chuck E. Cheese for 'gambling' games - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 05-13-2011, 08:52 AM

http://www.fox8.com/news/nationworld...,4594908.story

By James Koh

FOX 5 San Diego Reporter

May 12, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- A San Diego mom of two has filed a civil suit against Chuck E. Cheese saying the popular children's attraction features games that are "illegal gambling machines."

The parent company, CEC Enertainment LLC is looking to dismiss the suit entirely, according to the plaintiff's attorney Eric Benink.

"My client became concerned about some of the games her two children were playing at a local Chuck E. Cheese," said Benink, a partner at Krause, Kalfayan, Benink & Slavens, LLP. "Many of the games actually are no different than a roulette wheel."

In the lawsuit, the plaintiff, Denise Keller alleged the games of chance found at Chuck E. Cheese are essentially slot machines that pay out tickets instead of money.

"Under California law it doesn't matter if it pays out money," Benink said. "What matters is whether it pays out anything of any value. In this case it pays out tickets which are redeemable for prizes."

"CEC Entertainment believes the Keller suit has no merit and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves," said Brenda Holloway, a spokesperson for CEC Entertainment.

Benink said if his client wins, it would force Chuck E. Cheese to take out all games of chance out of their California businesses and to pay back all the money people put into those machines.

"The size of the damages is unknown at this time," Benink said. "Certainly it's millions of dollars."

The lawsuit only focuses on games of chance.

"A skeeball game or a Space Invaders game all have elements of skill," Benink said. "We don't challenge those."

Benink said CEC Entertainment is seeking to dismiss the civil suit and said a judge is expected to rule on that decision sometime in mid-June.

Regardless of how the court of law rules, in regards to the court of public opinion, many parents we spoke with characterized the lawsuit as "frivolous."

"The only reward they're giving out are little trinkets and a lawsuit in regards to that is just absurd," said Chris Thornton, a dad that took his two children to Chuck E. Cheese on Thursday.

"It's just for your kids to hit a button and get excited tickets are coming out," said Lauren Wynglarz, a mom of two.

Copyright © 2011, KSWB-TV

MickeyMac · 05-13-2011, 11:40 AM

People have lost their f**king minds.

Marvo301 · 05-13-2011, 01:36 PM

I love long suspected that Chuck E. Cheese is a front organization for the mob to get children addicted to gambling from a young age!!!

catlover79 · 05-13-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

People have lost their f**king minds.

I think that's putting it mildly!!!

OH Nuts! · 05-13-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I love long suspected that Chuck E. Cheese is a front organization for the mob to get children addicted to gambling from a young age!!!

Yup I know one day they were gonna get busted

(the woman has cheese for brains if you ask me)

catlover79 · 05-13-2011, 07:29 PM

What is "Chuck E. Cheese" a pseudonym for? John Gotti? Sammy the Bull?

Marvo301 · 05-13-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

What is "Chuck E. Cheese" a pseudonym for? John Gotti? Sammy the Bull?

Chuck E. Cheese is a made mouse!

catlover79 · 05-13-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Chuck E. Cheese is a made mouse!

I believe the name of the owner of the Chuck E. Cheese casino and gambling operation is Wesley T. Owens!!!

Marvo301 · 05-13-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I believe the name of the owner of the Chuck E. Cheese casino and gambling operation is Wesley T. Owens!!!

Family Ties Forever! · 05-13-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Chuck E. Cheese is a made mouse!

I think Mickey Mouse probably makes more money than Chucky E. Cheese.

j/k

Marvo301 · 05-14-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

I think Mickey Mouse probably makes more money than Chucky E. Cheese.

j/k

Yeah but Minnie Mouse probably spends the money just as fast as Mickey makes it!!

catlover79 · 05-14-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

I think Mickey Mouse probably makes more money than Chucky E. Cheese.

j/k

catlover79 · 05-14-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I was trying to find a picture of Wesley in the tuxedo - in that fantasy he had that was like a parody of Ocean's Eleven or The Thomas Crown Affair. Alas, I didn't see anything. Can we get Charles or Don (aka Zoneboy and Ohio8) on this case?

browneyes106 · 05-17-2011, 06:44 PM

This story is ridiculous and will get tossed out of court. If the mom doesn't like what goes down in a kiddie arcade restaurant she should personally boycott the chain and not going through the BS of filing a lawsuit.

comedyfreak · 05-18-2011, 08:28 AM

I can see Chuck E closing down if this moron wins then kids all over America will lose out.

05-13-2011, 08:52 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	San Diego mom sues Chuck E. Cheese for 'gambling' games http://www.fox8.com/news/nationworld...,4594908.story By James Koh FOX 5 San Diego Reporter May 12, 2011 SAN DIEGO -- A San Diego mom of two has filed a civil suit against Chuck E. Cheese saying the popular children's attraction features games that are "illegal gambling machines." The parent company, CEC Enertainment LLC is looking to dismiss the suit entirely, according to the plaintiff's attorney Eric Benink. "My client became concerned about some of the games her two children were playing at a local Chuck E. Cheese," said Benink, a partner at Krause, Kalfayan, Benink & Slavens, LLP. "Many of the games actually are no different than a roulette wheel." In the lawsuit, the plaintiff, Denise Keller alleged the games of chance found at Chuck E. Cheese are essentially slot machines that pay out tickets instead of money. "Under California law it doesn't matter if it pays out money," Benink said. "What matters is whether it pays out anything of any value. In this case it pays out tickets which are redeemable for prizes." "CEC Entertainment believes the Keller suit has no merit and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves," said Brenda Holloway, a spokesperson for CEC Entertainment. Benink said if his client wins, it would force Chuck E. Cheese to take out all games of chance out of their California businesses and to pay back all the money people put into those machines. "The size of the damages is unknown at this time," Benink said. "Certainly it's millions of dollars." The lawsuit only focuses on games of chance. "A skeeball game or a Space Invaders game all have elements of skill," Benink said. "We don't challenge those." Benink said CEC Entertainment is seeking to dismiss the civil suit and said a judge is expected to rule on that decision sometime in mid-June. Regardless of how the court of law rules, in regards to the court of public opinion, many parents we spoke with characterized the lawsuit as "frivolous." "The only reward they're giving out are little trinkets and a lawsuit in regards to that is just absurd," said Chris Thornton, a dad that took his two children to Chuck E. Cheese on Thursday. "It's just for your kids to hit a button and get excited tickets are coming out," said Lauren Wynglarz, a mom of two. Copyright © 2011, KSWB-TV
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05-13-2011, 11:40 AM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	People have lost their f**king minds.

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05-17-2011, 06:44 PM	#14
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	This story is ridiculous and will get tossed out of court. If the mom doesn't like what goes down in a kiddie arcade restaurant she should personally boycott the chain and not going through the BS of filing a lawsuit.