Orange Shirt Kid's mom is suing 'Fortnite' creators over dance

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Epic Games is facing
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over the use of dance moves in Fortnite, although this one might not be so straightforward. The mom of
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, whose Random dance reached the game as Orange Justice, is
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for allegedly using the routine "without consent or authorization" and thus violating his copyright and trademarks. Rachel McCumbers' son submitted the dance to Epic as part of its
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and initially didn't pass muster, but a wave of support (including a petition) led the developer to include it in the game regardless. There's no question that Orange Justice is his -- it even uses his catchphrase, "it's also a great exercise move." However, there are a number of reasons this case might face daunting odds.

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