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Union Federale des Consummateurs—Que Choisir v. Apple Computer France S.A.R.L. and iTunes S.A.R.L.

Plaintiff, a consumer association in France, filed this complaint on February 9, 2005 alleging that the entities above are violating consumer law by 1) omitting to mention that the iPod is allegedly not compatible with music from online music services other than the iTunes Music Store and that the music from the iTunes Music Store is only compatible with the iPod and 2) allegedly tying the sales of iPods to the iTunes Music Store and vice versa. Plaintiff seeks damages, injunctive relief and other relief. The first hearing on the case took place on May 24, 2005. The Company’s response to the complaint was served on November 8, 2005.

Union Federale des
Consummateurs—Que Choisir v. Apple Computer France S.A.R.L. and iTunes S.A.R.L.

Plaintiff, a consumer association
in France, filed this complaint on February 9, 2005 alleging that the
entities above are violating consumer law by 1) omitting to mention that the
iPod is allegedly not compatible with music from online music services other
than the iTunes Music Store and that the music from the iTunes Music Store is
only compatible with the iPod and 2) allegedly tying the sales of iPods to the
iTunes Music Store and vice versa. Plaintiff seeks damages, injunctive relief
and other relief. The first hearing on the case took place on May 24,
2005. The Company’s response to the complaint was served on November 8,
2005.