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It’s seems that the Apple iPad won’t cool down as it sells like hot cakes, and users are now looking to sue Apple over the iPad’s overheating which causes impromptu shut down. The lawsuit has been filed by Scott Cole & Associates on behalf of iPad users who they believe have been victim to false advertising as the device becomes unsafe and unusable once it overheats.

Overheating claims

The claims that the Apple iPad suffers from overheating were first brought to light immediately after the launch of the product where several users reported that the Apple device had shut down a few minutes after being used while exposed to direct sunlight. However, Apple did nothing to rectify the problem and will now see their legal problems mounting on top of the iPhone 4 lawsuit which apparently makes for a good iPod touch when held in one’s left hand.

A strong case

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The lawsuit which has been brought against Apple is strongly worded and accuses the iPad maker of ‘false advertising’ on the basis that ‘the iPad was touted as a revolutionary invention – a product that Apple claimed could be used inside or outside and for purposes such as playing games and reading e-books’. However, ‘Books and board games don’t close up after a few minutes of use and require you to stick them in a refrigerator to cool off,’ according to lawyers from Scott Cole & Associates. The lawsuit refers to Apple as being common fraudsters and seeks ‘damages, including punitive damages, and restitution for the alleged false advertising scheme’.

It clearly seems that though Apple seem to be releasing devices which are ahead of our time, they should have taken a bit more time to check on the finer details allowing them to focus their attention on developing even better products instead of constantly finding themselves in the courtroom. Though this may just be a small oversight at the Apple labs, it’s not the first time and this may be signaling that something is not well at Apple.