Kindle 2 User Files Class-Action Suit Against Amazon

It appears there is a crack in Amazon's Kindle armor—literally. Matthew Geise has filed a class-action law suit against the online retailer for damages to his Kindle 2 e-reading device, reported The Seattle Times this week.

According to the newspaper, Geise purchased the $359 e-reader in February along with Amazon's optional $30 protective cover. The class-action complaint—which seeks refunds, damages and legal costs—states that after a few months, Geise's Kindle began to crack around the areas in which the cover was attached to the device. The cracks grew, and eventually the screen froze and the device ceased functioning. When Geise called Amazon customer service, the lawsuit continues, he was told that the cracking wasn't covered under the warranty, and he would have to pay $200 for the repairs.