AAPL » Topics » Union Federale des Consummateurs - Que Choisir v. Apple Computer France s.à.r.l. and iTunes s.à.r.l.

These excerpts taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Dec 29, 2006.

Union Federale des Consummateurs - Que Choisir v. Apple Computer France s.à.r.l. and iTunes s.à.r.l.

Plaintiff, a consumer association in France, filed this complaint on February 9, 2005 alleging that the above-listed entities 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 Store and that the music from the iTunes Store is only compatible with the iPod and (2) allegedly tying the sales of iPods to the iTunes 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. Plaintiff’s responsive pleading was filed on February 10, 2006. The Company filed a reply on June 6, 2006 and UFC filed a response on September 19, 2006.

Union Federale des
Consummateurs - Que Choisir v. Apple Computer France s.à.r.l. and iTunes
s.à.r.l.



Plaintiff, a consumer
association in France, filed this complaint on February 9, 2005 alleging
that the above-listed entities 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 Store and that the music from the iTunes
Store is only compatible with the iPod and (2) allegedly tying the sales
of iPods to the iTunes 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. Plaintiff’s responsive pleading was filed on February 10, 2006. The
Company filed a reply on June 6, 2006 and UFC filed a response on September 19,
2006.



This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Dec 29, 2006.

Union Federale des Consummateurs - Que Choisir v. Apple Computer France s.à.r.l. and iTunes s.à.r.l.

Plaintiff, a consumer association in France, filed this complaint on February 9, 2005 alleging that the above-listed entities 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 Store and that the music from the iTunes Store is only compatible with the iPod and (2) allegedly tying the sales of iPods to the iTunes 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. Plaintiff’s responsive pleading was filed on February 10, 2006. The Company filed a reply on June 6, 2006 and UFC filed a response on September 19, 2006.

This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed May 5, 2006.

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 above-listed entities 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. Plaintiff’s responsive pleading was filed on February 10, 2006. The Company’s reply submission is not yet due.

 

This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Feb 3, 2006.

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 above-listed entities 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.

 

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This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Aug 3, 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

 

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compatible with the iPod and 2) 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 is due at the next hearing, which is scheduled for September 6, 2005.

 

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This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed May 4, 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) tying the sales of iPods to the iTunes Music Store and vice versa.  Plaintiff seeks damages, injunctive relief and other relief. The Company is investigating these claims. The Company’s response is not yet due. The first hearing on the case is scheduled for May 24, 2005.

 

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