Of note, the court dismissed all claims brought by WWE against THQ and THQ/JAKKS Pacific suggesting that “the videogame license between WWE and THQ/JAKKS Pacific LLC was void or voidable based upon JAKKS Pacific Inc.'s alleged bribery of WWE's licensing agent Stanley Shenker and employee James Bell”.
The remaining claims, which were not the subject of the motions before the Court, pertain to previous allegations relating to “improper sales” of games in Asia.
"The Connecticut Superior Court's decision marks a significant milestone in resolving the WWE litigation," said James M. Kennedy, THQ’s executive vice president of business and legal affairs, of the long-running saga. "We believe the remaining claims are without merit and we intend to defend ourselves vigorously."