Apple DRM Lawsuit Might Be Dismissed: Plaintiffs Didn't Own Affected iPods

UnknowingFool writes The lawsuit involving Apple and iTunes DRM may be thrown out because the plaintiffs did not own the iPods for which they are suing. The lawsuit covers iPods for the time period between September of 2006 and March of 2009. When Apple checked the serial numbers of the iPods of the plaintiffs, it appears they were not manufactured during this time. One plaintiff did purchase an iPod in 2005 and in 2010 and has withdrawn from the suit. The second plaintiff's iPod was manufactured in July 2009 but claims purchasing another iPod in 2008. Since the two plaintiffs were the only ones in the suit, the case may be dismissed for lack of standing.

Comments

Re:Not unexpected.

[jbolden]

I've observed that flaws in Apple products seem to most affect those who do not use Apple products.

Well said. There are criticisms of Apple products by Apple users. But they have a level of nuance that's appropriate. The Apple haters who know nothing of Apple products yet thing they do, you end up having to argue with all the time. I've noticed the same thing about Oracle on /. as well whenever databases come up.

Re:Lawyers

[UnknowingFool]

I found it a bit curious that one of iPods presented (the 2008 one) was not purchased by the plaintiff but the plaintiff's former husband's law firm. I don't know if it is the same law firm in the case but it wouldn't surprise me.