Karen Gravano (Photo courtesy of VH1)

Karen Gravano (Photo courtesy of VH1)

 

In what may be the biggest lawsuit seen by the makers of  the “Grand Theft Auto V” video game, one of the former cast members of VH1’s “Mob Wives” is playing no games when it come to her life.

 

According to the Examiner, Karen Gravano, the daughter Salvatore (Sammy the Bull) Gravano, has filed a $40 million lawsuit against the makers of the massively popular game, claiming her image and life story have been incorporated into the mafia-themed game without permission. Here’s the scoop:

 

The character that Karen believes is based on her is Antonia Bottino, whose father, former Gambetti family underboss Sammy (Sonny) Bottino, became a snitch. The online synopsis for the game states that Antonia and her family was forced to move from town to town to remain safe.

 

Karen’s own father, Salvatore (Sammy the Bull) Gravano, was a Gambino underboss who snitched, helping to bring down famed mob boss John Gotti.

 

In what may be the most obvious reference to Karen, the character Antonia is not allowed to join a TV show called “Wise B***hes.”

 

The former reality TV star wants $20 million in compensation and $20 million in punitive damages.

 

 

But, isn’t Grand Theft Auto an animated parody of some sorts?  The game depicts the life of ball players, celebrities, etc and put them in game-life form. Is she mad because the makers didn’t ask for permission? Or nah?!

 

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