Microsoft Blames Family for Xbox Fire, Infant Death

In a move that was largely expected legally, but could prove more difficult to explain to the media and consumers, Microsoft is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit that claims an Xbox caught fire and led to the death of an infant. Microsoft says the baby's parents are to blame for abusing the Xbox.

It's not clear what exact "abuse" Microsoft is claiming, although it says the Kline family "knowingly, willingly, intentionally, and voluntarily exposed themselves to said danger and assumed the risk of incident." Microsoft had recalled over 14 million Xbox power cords in February 2005 due to fire risks, and it's not clear if the family participated in that recall. Microsoft is also demanding the Klines pay for the company's legal costs.