Comments on: Apple Discriminating Against Smokers? Really?

By: James Smith João Pessoa, Brazil

James Smith João Pessoa, Brazil — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:04:59 +0000

As a former IBM repair person, I can testify that cigarette smoke is bad for equipment and very nasty to clean.

Having said that, I also believe that Apple should clearly state this policy in their warranty. Until they do, they don;t have a legal recourse. It looks like a class-action suit is needed here.

By: James Smith João Pessoa, Brazil

James Smith João Pessoa, Brazil — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:04:59 +0000

As a former IBM repair person, I can testify that cigarette smoke is bad for equipment and very nasty to clean.

Having said that, I also believe that Apple should clearly state this policy in their warranty. Until they do, they don;t have a legal recourse. It looks like a class-action suit is needed here.

By: James Smith João Pessoa, Brazil

James Smith João Pessoa, Brazil — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:04:59 +0000

As a former IBM repair person, I can testify that cigarette smoke is bad for equipment and very nasty to clean.

Having said that, I also believe that Apple should clearly state this policy in their warranty. Until they do, they don;t have a legal recourse. It looks like a class-action suit is needed here.

By: Kato

Kato — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:07:52 +0000

I actually kind of agree with Apple here, sorry.

It’s not like their punishing your for doing a good thing.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:27:02 +0000

I wonder how an interpretation like this would impact the remaining few smoking hotel rooms out there. I personally refuse to sleep in one and it would seem that OSHA wouldn’t permit the cleaning of such a room. Maybe Apple does need to state that they are unequipped to honor warranties where doing so would endanger the health of their employees. In the meantime I think they might owe you $250.

By: Cynthia Schuerr

Cynthia Schuerr — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:21:13 +0000

I agree, Becky. And, anyone purchasing a warranty with their hard earned money after this “new exception” better be verbally informed of the smoker rule. It would be criminal of Apple to hide that fact somewhere in the small print of the contract.
This will definitely set a precedent. Before you know it, all of our tech purchases will follow suit.
I’m not a smoker, but this is really unfair.

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By: Brian

Brian — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:07:08 +0000

This story is exactly why I believe in the Pre Paid Legal product. I helps protect you from getting ripped off by companies who know they’re in the wrong. I would of been pissed if this happened to me.

What next? If you have a cat in the house it voids the warranty because cats have dander which can lead to allergies which leads to medicine which maybe a biohazard plus the computer might have allergies too.

Or maybe we should all use apple products in a clean room like at medical facilities. So rediculous!