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$5 Million Lawsuit Charges Apple With Fraud Over 3G Speeds

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A new lawsuit filed this week against Apple and AT&T charge the companies with a host of offenses related to the speed of the 3G network and the performance of the iPhone.

The lawsuit, brought by San Diego, California resident Peter Keller, and filed in the United States District Court, Southern District of California, accuses the two companies of Negligence, Breach of the Express Warranty and Implied Warranty of Merchantability, Fraud and Deceit, Negligent Misrepresentation, Unlawful Business Practices, and False and Misleading Advertising.

Keller says Apple markets the iPhone 3G because of its speed, but the phone and the network do not live up to the advertising that Apple and AT&T have given to it. The lawsuit also says that users only experience 3G connectivity a fraction of the time.

"Consumers are unable to choose any other network or carrier when using their iPhone 3G," the lawsuit reads. "Through this joint agreement, Apple and AT&T have engaged in a collaborated scheme to deceive plaintiff and other consumers, since the iPhone 3G and AT&T 3G Network is faulty and rarely provides 3G connectivity to its customers."

The lawsuit seeks corrective labeling and advertising on the iPhone 3G, a constructive trust on all monies obtained by Apple and AT&T for the iPhone 3G, and punitive, compensatory and statutory damages.

This isn't the first lawsuit Apple and AT&T face over the speed of the 3G network. In August, an Alabama woman sued the companies for failing to deliver on the promise of fast speeds on the iPhone 3G.

Source: $5 Million Lawsuit Charges Apple With Fraud Over 3G Speeds - PC World

lol dam wonder if she wins

Is this another get-rich-quick sceme??

People will sue for anything these days :shakes head:

Maybe I should sue sprint because I'm paying 10 bucks more a month to have the EVO 4G and Its going on a year now and still no 4G service in Indianapolis or 80% of this freaking country!

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro (Post 888897)

Maybe I should sue sprint because I'm paying 10 bucks more a month to have the EVO 4G and Its going on a year now and still no 4G service in Indianapolis or 80% of this freaking country!

Too bad they add "where available." at the end of that 4G statement.

As for this 5 mil lawsuit, I guess I can relate. At least, in the midwest, the 3G seems slower than what is expected, especially compared to other 3G devices I have used.

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Originally Posted by Anatoray (Post 889229)

Too bad they add "where available." at the end of that 4G statement.

wonder if apple/AT&T has this also?

I got a notecard for this in the mail a week ago.... I thought it was a scam...

But if AK posts it, it must be legit! Where's my money!? :mad:

:bowrofl:

No need to worry about this anymore. Verizon Wireless just announced they will carry the Iphone 4.

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Originally Posted by Junior370z (Post 889266)

wonder if apple/AT&T has this also?

Yes, all cellular phone makers and carriers have this phrase. Its the first deterant for this kind of lawsuit.

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Originally Posted by AK370Z (Post 3217)

People will sue for anything these days :shakes head:

If it's a legitimate law suit-Do not pass it up! You will think about it later in life and be mad at yourself, because you didn't proceed with the suit! It's not the money from the suit that matters! It's the principle of the matter, to show the party that you are suing, that they were wrong!