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Apple Sued Over Potential Hearing Loss

Posted by Zonk on from the so-turn-it-down dept.

freaktheclown writes "A man is suing Apple, claiming that the iPod can cause hearing loss for those who use it." From the article: "The iPod players are 'inherently defective in design and are not sufficiently adorned with adequate warnings regarding the likelihood of hearing loss,' according to the complaint, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in San Jose, Calif., on behalf of John Kiel Patterson of Louisiana. The suit, which Patterson wants certified as a class-action, seeks compensation for unspecified damages and upgrades that will make iPods safer."

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  1. WARNING! by Darren+Winsper · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Loud noises can damage your hearing! This was something I was taught in primary school, it doesn't require a genious to know these things.

  2. Speak up! by insideyourhalo · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Say again?

  3. Translation by lisaparratt · · Score: -1, Redundant

    "Wah! Wah! Wah! I don't want to take responsibility for my own stupid actions!"

  4. Why note sue... by crashley · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I am glad someone thought of this stupid stunt! Time for me to sue Boeing for all the damage my hearing has suffered from flying in and working around aircraft. On that same note, I guess I could sue Sony for the portable {Cassette Player, CD Player, Mini Disk Player .....} On a serious note: Someone in a post above mentioned it was like suing a gun manufacturer for killing someone. But isn't that the same argument for most P2P? And how about that woman who sued McDonalds because her coffee was HOT. I hate seeing things like this go forward - because this is the kind of lawsuit that is just common sense enough that the judge will rule in favor of the plaintiff.