Student Sues Amazon for Remotely Deleting 1984 From His Kindle
August 5, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Handhelds
Yes, it’s amazing that Amazon can remotely delete customers’ books, and hide behind a prompt refund.
What’s even more amazing is a student is willing to go through the trouble of suing Amazon over this (the company deleted his copy of 1984, which he needed to finish homework) to “set a precedent”. Not for money in other words, but to make the courts declare remote control of paid merchandise illegal.
I’m suddenly glad the Kindle never tempted me too much. Then again, I’ve also started worrying about my Steam games collection, which of course is subject to Valve’s control.
I think he’s a top chap only doing it for the principle and giving the money to charity.