Yet another iPhone lawsuit: Apple accused of deceiving customers

Posted Aug 28, 2007 at 1:47PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: AT&T, iPhone, New York
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lawsuit - Image 1After receiving US$ 2000 worth of roaming charges from AT&T, Herbert H. Kliegerman decided to sue Apple for not properly disclosing to customers that the iPhone is locked to AT&T, and the use of the handset in other countries will result in roaming fees.

A frequent traveller, Kliegerman travelled to Mexico and continued to use his iPhone. Not aware of the roaming charges applicable when using a local network provider's service internationally, Kliegerman was content that he will not be charged extra for using internet and checking emails. However, he received the US$ 2000 bill upon his return from the trip.

Kliegerman contacted AT&T to have his phone unlocked, but since iPhone is exclusive to AT&T for the meantime, AT&T refused his request to unlock his phone. Disgruntled, he filed a 9-page complaint in a New York Supreme Court and accused Apple of deceiving customers by not properly informing them of the iPhone's exclusivity with AT&T, and about the roaming charges as well.

Here's a short quote from the lawsuit:

As a result of [Apple's] deceptive and misleading acts, members of the Class have been injured because they are unable to unlock their phones for use with non-AT&T SIM cards.


It looks like it's another day, another lawsuit for Apple and the iPhone. However, it looks like this particular case would have been avoided with a careful reading of the contract before signing anything.

Via Apple Insider

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by Keith K - 2007-08-28 08:53
» Call a Doctor

My heart is bleeding...

by G Zus - 2007-08-28 09:04
» Screw you, Apple.

Steve Jobs is a douche.

by mohaas05 - 2007-08-28 09:55
» ...

has this guy been living under a rock? everyone knows its tied to AT&T unless you found someone to "unlock" it for you.

by Jon - 2007-08-29 01:58
» Yep

Its true. The Iphone is nothing new to us. Its basicly a smartphone with LESS features and higher prices. I was shocked that Apple is getting suid again!!! I like apple, but not the 'I' products. Ever since that one compagny, forget the name, started 'I', thats all we hear, Ihuman - IPlaystation - Ipod - IGo*****yoursel faple

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