When in doubt, blame technology. A Tennessee man is suing Apple for enabling him to access pornography, alleging that the tech giant supports pornography and “explicit sexual content which has led to the proliferation of arousal addiction,” according to his 50-page complaint.
Nashville lawyer Chris Sevier argues that Apple should install a content filter in its browsers to block all internet porn, CNET reports. His “reasonable policy” would only allow users 18 years of age or older to access inappropriate content if they contact Apple and sign a form acknowledging the perils of porn. Only then would a user receive a code to access the free interwebs.
Sevier also faults Apple for his failed marriage, which he says caused him to “experience emotional distress to the point of hospitalization.” Placing blame on Apple for not warning him of the dangers of pornography, Sevier explains he’s now saddled with a lifelong porn addiction. And this is all Apple’s fault, of course.
“Apple knew or should have know [sic] that the impact of such a condition could destroy the plaintiff’s family, quality of life, income producing capability, and so forth,” he said in his complaint. “Apple should see this lawsuit as a warning sign of the class action lawsuits to follow in the event Apple elects to resist the Plaintiff’s reasonable request.”
No word on Apple’s response, but we’re sure that coming up with a response is next on the list following the landmark ebook price-fixing suit it just lost.
Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/07/17/man-sues-apple-for-porn-addiction/#ixzz2ZVMgknz1
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