Trespassing

Homeowner Files Lawsuit Against Niantic Over Pokemon Go Trespassing

The legal boundaries of augmented reality are about to be tested in court thanks to Pokemon Go. Polygon has dug up a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of New Jersey resident Jeffrey Marder, who alleges Niantic placed Pokestops and gyms on private property without the owners’ consent. He argues this has led to at least five strangers walking up to his door to ask if they can catch Pokemon in …


Lawsuit Filed Against Pokémon Go Developers

New Jersey resident Jeffrey Marder filed a class action lawsuit against Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Niantic Labs on Monday, claiming that the game Pokémon Go entices players to trespass by placing Pokéstops and gyms on private property without the owners’ permission. The lawsuit seeks compensation and a change in the game’s …