# Another Microsoft Lawsuit Zune User Sues for Permanent Ear Damage By Ayman | Published 2008-02-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-lawsuit-zune-ear-damage References: [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/02/zune-owner-sues.html) & [microsoftzuneinjuries](http://www.microsoftzuneinjuries.com/) In what must be music to Steve Jobs' ears, a disheartened Zune user is suing [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-audio-dock) for forcing too much music into his ear, claiming that his Zune caused his ears irreparable damage. This comes days after some [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-npod) users reported that the new iPod classic 1.1 firmware update is causing their [iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) to send electrical pulses through the headphone jack and docking port, even when the units are turned off. Misery loves company! Joel Geddis, naive enough to adopt Microsoft's first Zune in 2006 claims that, while enjoying some tunes, his Zune reset and blasted his ears at full volume. Geddis' lawyers are looking for victims of similar Zune attacks to make this a class-action case. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personal Injury Lawsuits:** The increasing number of personal injury lawsuits related to technology usage presents opportunities for legal professionals to specialize in this niche area. - **Product Liability:** The rise in lawsuits against tech companies for product defects highlights the need for businesses to prioritize product safety and quality assurance. - **Consumer Advocacy:** The growing consumer awareness and demand for justice in cases of product harm create opportunities for organizations and individuals to advocate for consumer rights. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry should be aware of the legal challenges related to product defects and ensure the safety of their products to avoid potential lawsuits. - **Legal Services:** Law firms specializing in personal injury, product liability, and consumer advocacy have the potential to take on new cases and provide legal representation for affected individuals. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers should invest in thorough testing and quality control measures to prevent product defects that could lead to consumer harm and subsequent legal action. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fan-Made Digital Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-npod.md) - [Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget.md) - [Baroque-Style Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-case.md) - [Hearing Protection Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-sound-labs-puropro-headphones.md) - [Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpods-ultra-concept.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md) - [Targeted Audio Wave Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipp-speaker-concept.md) - [Retro Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classipod.md)