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Sony Sued Again For Removing PS3 Linux Feature
Second class action lawsuit filed against SCEA.
by Jim Reilly
May 7, 2010 - A second class action lawsuit has been filed against Sony Computer Entertainment America for removing the 'Other OS' feature from the PlayStation 3.
The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, May 5 by Todd Densmore of Cumming, Ga., and Antal Herz of San Francisco, Calif., claim Sony has rendered several PlayStation 3 features they paid for "inoperable" as a result of the release of firmware 3.21. The update, released on April 1, 2010, disabled the ability to install the Linux operating system. By choosing not to update their console, users couldn't access separate, non-related features, such as signing onto PlayStation Network.
The suit states Sony allegedly failed to disclose to customers that it reserved the right to remove advertised, built-in features. The suit also states the right to remove the 'Other OS' feature is not disclosed in Sony's Terms of Service or System Software License Agreement.
Densmore and Herz are seeking damages and other relief the Court deems just. The class includes anyone who purchased a PlayStation 3 from November 17, 2006 to March 27, 2010 and folks who continue to own their console as of March 27, 2010.
A complete copy of the lawsuit in PDF form can be viewed here.
This is the second class action lawsuit filed in the last two weeks against Sony for removing the feature. On April 28, a lawsuit was filed by Anthony Ventura of California. That lawsuit is still ongoing.
Sony representatives told IGN the company does not comment on pending litigation
copied from ign
Sony Sued Again For Removing PS3 Linux Feature
Second class action lawsuit filed against SCEA.
by Jim Reilly
May 7, 2010 - A second class action lawsuit has been filed against Sony Computer Entertainment America for removing the 'Other OS' feature from the PlayStation 3.
The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, May 5 by Todd Densmore of Cumming, Ga., and Antal Herz of San Francisco, Calif., claim Sony has rendered several PlayStation 3 features they paid for "inoperable" as a result of the release of firmware 3.21. The update, released on April 1, 2010, disabled the ability to install the Linux operating system. By choosing not to update their console, users couldn't access separate, non-related features, such as signing onto PlayStation Network.
The suit states Sony allegedly failed to disclose to customers that it reserved the right to remove advertised, built-in features. The suit also states the right to remove the 'Other OS' feature is not disclosed in Sony's Terms of Service or System Software License Agreement.
Densmore and Herz are seeking damages and other relief the Court deems just. The class includes anyone who purchased a PlayStation 3 from November 17, 2006 to March 27, 2010 and folks who continue to own their console as of March 27, 2010.
A complete copy of the lawsuit in PDF form can be viewed here.
This is the second class action lawsuit filed in the last two weeks against Sony for removing the feature. On April 28, a lawsuit was filed by Anthony Ventura of California. That lawsuit is still ongoing.
Sony representatives told IGN the company does not comment on pending litigation