Who said that lawsuits weren't out of control?

If this lawsuit were to succeed, what is next? Amplifiers for guitars? Television sets that are played too loud? Radios? I wonder if Mr. Patterson realized that there is a volume control on his iPod.

Patterson's lawsuit accuses Apple of marketing defective products that damage the hearing of those who use the devices, specifically iPods. Patterson is seeking class action status for his suit. Patterson's complaint seeks a court order that would require Apple to upgrade the product and compensate victims for hearing loss.