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21 Dec 2006
Just as Nintendo goes about replacing the wrist straps on the Wii remote, a US attorney has filed a class action lawsuit against the gaming giant.
The legal attack was filed by Green Welling against Nintendo of America for the "defective nature of the Nintendo Wii wrist strap for the Nintendo game console".
Green Welling filed the nationwide lawsuit on behalf of owners of the Nintendo Wii in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington.
"Owners of the Nintendo Wii reported that when they used the Nintendo remote and wrist strap, as instructed by the material that accompanied the Wii console, the wrist strap broke and caused the remote to leave the user's hand," Green Welling said.
"Nintendo's failure to include a remote that is free from defects is in breach of Nintendo's own product warranty."
The lawsuit also seeks an injunction that requires Nintendo to correct the defect in the Wii remote and to provide a refund to the purchaser or to replace the defective Wii remote with a remote that functions as it is warranted and intended.
As a result Nintendo has been forced to release a fact sheet explaining proper usage of the Wii Remote.
The tips include: 'Keep a firm grip on the Wii Remote at all times' and 'Make sure people and objects are out of the range of movement before play begins.'
The gaming firm also advises that players should 'keep at least three feet from their televisions and should dry their hands if they become moist'.
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Idiotic
It's funny that no-ones thought to sue car manufacturers yet since cars are crashing all the time and people get hurt. I mean afterall the fact they included airbags is a clear admission they are aware of the danger the product poses. This is why the rest of the world laughs at America.
Posted by: Shaun 21 Dec 2006
Utterly Ridiculous
So, if I buy a hammer and hit my thumb with it, I can sue the manufacturer for making an unsafe device. Money-hungry, ambulance-chasing lawyers and insurance agents deserve each other.
Posted by: Jeff 21 Dec 2006
What ever happened to User Liablility?
This kind of lawsuit goes into the same kind of attitude of gun manufacturers should be held liable for injury/death caused by their products. When used correctly, there will be no incident. I understand that people get worked up playing the Wii, I own one, however, I have not had a single incident of a flying Wii remote because we all understand that if we are getting sweaty that we need to dry our hands. We also know NOT to let go. I wonder how many people claim it "slipped" when, in truth, they accidentally let go. It would make a big difference in how it is looked at.
Posted by: Al 21 Dec 2006
i hate stupid people....
this is so dumb. these morons are suing nintendo because they cant keep a grip on the remote. i have never had to rely on the strap as i dont swing the remote by it. honestly, how does the judge in the case know if the idiots involved actually did break the strap how they said or if they didnt use the strap against the advisement of nintendo and then when it hit the tv they broke the strap to blame nintendo... this is just another example of how an overly litigous public will use any excuse to sue anybody. that is so ridiculous. anyone who disagrees with me is wrong.
Posted by: joey behymer 21 Dec 2006