There have been a variety of lawsuits thrown at Facebook over the years, but the latest one coming from five users in southern California seems a bit over the top.

Facebook is being sued by five California residents alleging their privacy rights were violated and personal information was misused. However, from what we can tell, the accusations seem very vague and directed at the core service Facebook provides. For example, here are two claims from the suit:

Plaintiff Xavier O. posted “Xavier O. has swine flu… Please pray for me… God Bless…” Xavier O. and his parents have been unable to learn where the minor’s medical information may have been stored, disseminated or sold by Facebook.”

Plaintiff Elvina Beck is an accomplished actress and model residing in Los Angeles, California… Plaintiff Beck’s digital images have been disseminated by Facebook without her consent, knowledge, or compensation.

Two of the plaintiffs listed in the suit are under age 13, the minimum age for opening a Facebook account. The lawsuit is seeking damages, attorney’s fees and a jury trial, but Facebook doesn’t seem too concerned.

“We see no merit to this suit and we plan to fight it,” Facebook spokesman Barry Schnitt said in a statement.

Facebook has been named in similar suits in the past and come out unscathed. This latest suit doesn’t seem to have much merit, especially given Facebook’s recent steps to improve security and the handling of information. We think this latest suit will disappear altogether – the plaintiffs involved could solve their problems by simply not using Facebook – but we’ll let you know how it goes.

The case is being brought to court by W. Mark Lanier of the Lanier Law Firm.