Nintendo is facing yet another lawsuit over Joy Con drift, as a case was filed today in a Seattle court. This lawsuit contains a technical breakdown completed by an expert, who indicates that the problem occurs due to wear on the interior pads of the controller. Lawyers for the plaintiff are claiming Nintendo has not been appropriately informing consumers despite being aware of the situation. The complaint also mentions consumer advocacy investigations occurring in France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
This lawsuit was filed by a minor who personally experienced Joy-Con drift. The issues started three months after buying a Switch system, which were initially taken care of Nintendo, but the controllers ended up failing for a second time several months later. There was a second repair for a $40 fee, but the plaintiff ultimately went through three pairs of Joy-Con.
The lawsuit is alleging unlawful and unfair conduct against Nintendo in addition to consumer fraud.