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==Legal Action in Brazil== | ==Legal Action in Brazil== | ||
On October 18th, 2010, the 3rd Civil Court of Baurueri, in San Paulo State, in Brazil, has decided that the game "Episodes From Liberty City" violates the Brazilian law concerning | On October 18th, 2010, the 3rd Civil Court of Baurueri, in San Paulo State, in Brazil, has decided that the game "Episodes From Liberty City" violates the Brazilian law concerning copy rights by using a song called "Bota o dedinho pro alto", from the Brazilian composer Hamilton da Silva Lourenço in the game without his permission. | ||
In the decision the court ordered that all copies of the game for Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC should be recalled from stores. The decision also states that if the game is not recalled in 48 hours Rockstar should be billed in R$ 5,000.00 (approximately USD 3,125.00) per day. | In the decision the court ordered that all copies of the game for [[Playstation 3]], [[Xbox 360]] and [[PC]] should be recalled from stores. The decision also states that if the game is not recalled in 48 hours [[Rockstar Games]] should be billed in R$ 5,000.00 (approximately USD 3,125.00) per day. | ||
According to the claimant lawyer this decision should be fulfilled in the US too because it's where Rockstar is located. | According to the claimant lawyer this decision should be fulfilled in the US too because it's where Rockstar is located. | ||
Rockstar can still appeal to the State Court of | Rockstar can still appeal to the State Court of São Paulo and other superior courts although the decision is to be taken imediate action. | ||