For $80 the warranty ought to be better than this...
The standard warranty is 90 days from purchase. Extend your warranty free of charge to 365 days (One year) by viewing the instructions, registering, and completing the helpful operating checklist at http://www.lifeproof.com/mip4/ If a material or workmanship defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, LifeProof will replace the case only. LifeProof cannot be held liable for damages to personal property due to misuse or improper installation, or improper care and maintenance of case and o-ring or gasket seals. LifeProof warranty does not, under any circumstance, cover the replacement or cost of any electronic device or personal property inside or outside of the case.