If you run a technology company, odds are you don’t want the world to know when one of your products explodes. That certainly seems the case with Apple, who attempted to reimburse a family the cost of an exploding Pod Touch–only if they agreed to sign a settlement form, which would open them up to legal Action on the part of Apple, should they reveal information about the deal.
The deal denied Apple’s liability and asked the owners to “agree that you will keep the terms and existence of this settlement agreement completely confidential.” Refusing to do so might “result in Apple seeking injunctive relief, damages and legal costs against the defaulting persons or parties.” Ken Stanborough, father of the device’s 11-year-old owner, Ellie, refused to sign the statement.
“They’re putting a life sentence on myself, my daughter and Ellie’s mum, not to say anything to anyone,” he told The Times. “If we inadvertently did say anything, no matter what, they would take litigation against us. I thought that was absolutely appalling.”
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