Now the story has been picked up by the local NBC affiliate! The had a survey on the site asking if the lawsuit was legitimate....
Mom Sues Daughter's Friend Over Lost iPod
Family Seeks $475 For Apparently Stolen Nano
POSTED: 11:04 am CDT August 16, 2006
UPDATED: 12:27 pm CDT August 16, 2006
Source: NBC5.com - News - Mom Sues Daughter's Friend Over Lost iPod