MumboJumbo Awarded Damages in Lawsuit Against PopCap
It has been reported that MumboJumbo, a Dallas-based worldwide publisher, developer and marketer of premium casual games for PCs and various game consoles such as "Midnight Mysteries: The Edgar Allan Poe Conspiracy" and "Luxor Adventures" has been awarded $4.6 Million in a lawsuit against its former business partner PopCap.
The lawsuit opposing the parties allegedly originated from a 2006 game retail distribution agreement whereby MumboJumbo undertook to produce, distribute and sell certain PopCap games in North America. However, it was reportedly found that PopCap breached the contract by deciding to sell and market its games on its own. MumboJumbo's lawyers also reportedly showed that PopCap committed fraud and tortious interference by damaging MumboJumbo's relationship with a key retailer.
Beyond the $4.6 Million in damages that was awarded to MumboJumbo, it has been reported there will be another hearing to decide on the quantum of the attorneys' fees to be added to the damages.
Furthermore, PopCap has reportedly indicated that it intends to appeal the decision in question.
Coverage at PRNewswire.com, Gamasutra.com and Edge-Online.com.