A federal judge in Iowa dismissed a $341,000 antitrust lawsuit filed by Kyle Owens against Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International. The court ruled that background checks for Pokémon Professor volunteers were reasonable and did not restrict competition. Owens had claimed the checks violated antitrust laws, but the judge found no merit in his claims. The court also dismissed three other pro se cases filed by Owens, warning that further frivolous legal actions could result in sanctions. The decision marks the end of Owens' legal campaign against the gaming companies, which had been ongoing for several years. The Pokémon Professor program allows players to volunteer as educators, sharing knowledge about Pokémon. The background checks were part of the program's efforts to ensure the safety and reliability of volunteers. The ruling highlights the legal boundaries of antitrust claims in the context of volunteer programs. The case underscores the challenges of pursuing such lawsuits without legal representation.