$1.4 million IBM server falls off forklift, finger pointing ensues

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Yeah, we’ve seen our fair share of pricey accidents, but this one is just brimming with ridiculousness. Reportedly, a mysterious IBM server that was headed to the US Patent and Trademark Office managed to fall off of a forklift managed by federal contractor T.R. Systems. The firm claims that the mishap occurred after the forklift “hit the raised surface at the entry door of the warehouse,” but rather than taking the fall for the incident, it’s seeking damages in excess of $1.4 million from IBM for Big Blue’s shoddy packaging. Not surprisingly, IBM has stated that it will “defend itself vigorously” in the case, but there’s no word on whether the traditional shipping cartons will be replaced with armored iterations in the future.

 

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