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YouTuber Sues Donkey Kong Rival for 'Emotional Distress'
Karl Jobst files lawsuit against Billy Mitchell, claiming defamation and unauthorized use of his name and likeness.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:57pm
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As the legal feud between two prominent gamers escalates, the clash of egos and reputations takes center stage.Florida City TodayYouTuber Karl Jobst has filed a lawsuit against former Donkey Kong high score record holder Billy Mitchell, accusing him of 'unauthorized appropriation of name or likeness,' 'defamation,' and 'intentional infliction of emotional distress.' Jobst, who is representing himself as a 'Pro Se Plaintiff,' previously lost a defamation suit against Mitchell in Australia. The new lawsuit cites several of Mitchell's social media posts as evidence of defamation, though it does not mention the suicide of YouTuber Apollo Legend, which was a key part of the previous case.
Why it matters
The ongoing legal battle between Jobst and Mitchell highlights the intense rivalries and accusations that can arise within the competitive gaming community. The case also raises questions about the responsibilities of content creators when making claims about other individuals, and the potential consequences of providing misleading information to supporters through crowdfunding campaigns.
The details
In the latest lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Jobst accuses Mitchell of 'unauthorized appropriation of name or likeness,' 'defamation,' and 'intentional infliction of emotional distress.' Jobst cites several of Mitchell's social media posts, including one in which Mitchell states that Jobst 'SCAMMED $200,000, WENT BANKRUPT, AND LOST EVERY SHRED OF CREDIBILITY.' However, the lawsuit does not mention the suicide of YouTuber Apollo Legend, which was a key part of the previous defamation case that Mitchell won against Jobst in Australia.
- On April 6, 2026, Jobst filed the lawsuit against Mitchell.
- On April 1, 2025, Mitchell won his defamation suit against Jobst in the Australian District Court of Queensland.
The players
Karl Jobst
A YouTuber who previously lost a defamation lawsuit against Billy Mitchell and is now suing him for 'unauthorized appropriation of name or likeness,' 'defamation,' and 'intentional infliction of emotional distress.'
Billy Mitchell
A former Donkey Kong high score record holder and hot sauce manufacturer who won a defamation lawsuit against Jobst in Australia and is now being sued by Jobst in the United States.
What they’re saying
“I look forward to winning Best Supporting Actor again.”
— Billy Mitchell
What’s next
The judge in the case will determine whether Jobst's lawsuit against Mitchell has merit and if the case will proceed.
The takeaway
The ongoing legal battle between Jobst and Mitchell highlights the intense rivalries and accusations that can arise within the competitive gaming community, as well as the potential consequences of providing misleading information to supporters through crowdfunding campaigns.
