Star Trek Fleet Command Player Must Arbitrate Fraud Claims

A Star Trek Fleet Command player must individually arbitrate claims alleging publisher Scopley Inc. duped him and others about the value of in-game purchases that enhance play, a federal court in New Jersey said.

STFC is based on the Star Trek franchise. Players assume the role of a spaceship captain and advance through the game by completing missions and battling other players.

The game is free to play, but players may use actual currency to buy upgrades that boost their ability to succeed in the game.

Vernon Ackies brought a proposed class action alleging that Scopley fraudulently represents that the ...