Comments on: iPod hearing loss claim

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 01:05:31 +0000

another frivolous lawsuit by some douchebag who wants to make a quikc buck in this sue-happy society of ours.

EVERYTHING can be inherently dangerous when common-sense is not followed. a blender is fine when used normally, but if you stick your hand down there to dislodge some food stuck on the blade, who’s to blame if you accidentally push the button and cut your fingers off?

or if you use a fork to dislodge a waffle in your toaster?

it’s like the people who sued McDonald’s for “making them fat”. stop this nonsense! people have got to stop blaming others, accept responsibility for their actions, and stop trying to make a quick buck suing companies for their own stupidity or greed.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 02:40:55 +0000

Completely Agree with what everyone has stated. Why, it’s like suing video game consoles, since you can get arthritis from playing. Like suing TV makers because you eye sight may potentially be harmed. Like suing the government because the gun you bought may potentially be used to kill you someday. Like suing yourself because you might commit suicide <__< . Well you guys get the point.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 23:02:47 +0000

“Dude, they gave you volume control on the thing! Use it!”

Or maybe he should have learn to read, especially the warning about excessive volume/decibel. Apple’s warning (in various languages) about excessive volume/decibel can cause permanent hearing loss are included with every new iPod Apple manufactured!

Also, how safe are the iPod and other headset players depend on how much brain cells the users have. From what I read from the Seattle P-I, the guy who suing Apple has got to be a jag-off who doesn’t respect his hearing and transfer the blame on Apple for his negligence.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 22:07:26 +0000

Did it ever ocurr to the ipod user that the “grater than necessary” volume of an ipod may not be enough under some circumstances, such as when the sound is to be shared with mutiple headphones or through low power, battery run amplified speakers?

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:53:24 +0000

American are the most litigious society. Ideas to sue like this time sometimes come from the lawyer, because they profit, of course.

I think that this guy is either trying to extort money from Apple through an expected settlement or has a lot of money that his lawyer drools saliva over. Or the plaintiff has stock in a company hurt by the iPod competition. Clearly the reason for the lawsuit cannot be analized. The lawsuit is like suing General Motors because cars can be driven faster than may be appropiate under some conditions and speed caused accidents have ocurred.

The lawsuit is clearly frivolous and the lawyer should be ordered by the judge not to bill his client (or return any money received) and to pay Apple for their legal expenses, out of his pocket.

Oh, I forgot, the judge is also a lawyer and likely has no interest in ruling against the lawyer. Forget my suggestions.