Microsoft is being sued [reuters] for selling xbox’s that overheat and cause games to freeze up.

Similarly to Apple being sued for the nano scratching too easily [cnet], these kinds of cases shouldn’t require a lawsuit. They should be warranty issues. In my experience (more on the level of the freezing xbox, not so much scratches on my ipod…) I call up the manufacturer (or go to their retail store), tell them what’s up, and they replace the defective product. No lawyers required.