That's everything you need to read on the case and how it's been resolved by Capcom.
https://www.polygon.com/22519568/resident-evil-4-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-capcom
Well, he was violent towards his cat. I think one of the cats died already. He's definitely going to answer for it. I heard it was even his brother who recorded the whole thing.
When I was still a teenager and had everything being done for me, it's something that might be possible but now responsibilities wouldn't let me waste a dime.
But seriously, that's an act of stupidity because I believe that there are supervisors who are supposed to make sure everything was in order before shipping.