Apple Sued For iPads Overheating
Apple is being sued over claims that its’ iPad overheats to easily and shuts off under normal use conditions.
The complaint filed in the Oakland, CA. Federal Court on July 23rd accuses Apple of fraud, deceptive advertising, and unfair business practices for manufacturing, marketing and selling allegedly defective tablets.
The complaint states, “The iPad does not live up to the reasonable consumer’s expectations created by Apple insofar as the iPad overheats so quickly under common weather conditions that it does not function for prolonged use outdoors, or in many other warm conditions.”
The three plaintiffs Jacob Balthazar, Claudia Keller and John Browning are seeking compensatory and punitive damages.
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On January 27, 2010 when Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad to the world he also touted AT&T’s 3G data plan offerings. There were 2 plans, 250MB per month for $14.99 and unlimited for $29.99. The plans were to be offered without any contractual obligation required, thus allowing users to activate and deactivate them at anytime without penalty.
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