My home button is not working but apple will not honor the limited warranty

My home button on my ipod touch is not working but Apple will not honor the limited warranty because the corner glass is craked.  I have been using it cracked for months.  What is my legal recourse.  I think it is unfair!!!!!!

tracy252 wrote:
My home button on my ipod touch is not working but Apple will not honor the limited warranty because the corner glass is craked.  I have been using it cracked for months.  What is my legal recourse.  I think it is unfair!!!!!!
Hire a lawyer.

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