Xbox360 Scratches Way to Lawsuit

The rash of Xbox360 failures is well known (and the reason behind Microsoft's recent extension of the 360's warranty). Now another alleged hardware problem is causing problems for Microsoft -- a Florida man has launched a lawsuit (and is seeking to have it classified as a class action) against Microsoft on the grounds that his 360 scratches discs to the point that they become unreadable. The man claims that the 360 was "negligently designed and manufactured", and is seeking $5 million in damages.

There have been various reports of disc-scratching 360s, but (not surprisingly) Microsoft has not confirmed whether there's a widespread breakout of scratchiness in relation to the 360.

Coverage here Miami Herald and here Joystiq.