Microsoft, California Class Action
Class action status is being sought for a lawsuit filed against Microsoft on behalf of thousands of California residents. The suit alleges that the company's flaw alert and patching system is inadequate and fails to protect consumers. The suit claims that because products made by Microsoft are popular, that the weaknesses within these products cause harm for consumers. The suit claims that by alerting users to flaws, the system tips off hackers who quickly develop exploits for these flaws.