Apple Class Action Lawsuit Settlements Overview

Apple Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

Apple has been involved in several class action lawsuits over the years, leading to multiple settlements. Below are some notable recent and past Apple class action settlements:

1. Apple 'Batterygate' Settlement (2020)

Issue: Apple was accused of intentionally slowing down older iPhones (via iOS updates) without proper disclosure, a practice known as 'throttling.'

Settlement: Apple agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle the lawsuit.

Eligibility: iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and SE users running certain iOS versions before December 21, 2017.

Payout: Approximately $65 per claim, though final amounts varied based on the number of claims filed.

Deadline: Claims had to be submitted by October 6, 2020.

2. Apple MacBook Keyboard Settlement (2022)

Issue: Apple was sued over defective 'butterfly' keyboards in MacBooks (2015-2019 models), which were prone to sticking, repeating letters, or failing.

Settlement: Apple agreed to pay $50 million to affected users.

Eligibility: Owners of MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro (2015-2019) with butterfly keyboards.

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Deadline: The claim deadline passed in March 2023.

3. Apple Family Sharing Settlement (2024)

Issue: Apple was accused of misleading customers about the ability to share subscriptions through Family Sharing (some apps did not support it despite Apple’s claims).

Settlement: Apple agreed to pay $25 million.

Eligibility: U.S. users who had a subscription through Apple’s App Store between 2015 and 2019 and were part of a Family Sharing group.

Payout: Estimated $30 per claimant, depending on the number of claims.

Deadline: The deadline was March 1, 2024.

4. Apple AirTag Stalking Lawsuit (Ongoing)

Issue: Apple is facing lawsuits alleging that AirTags have been used for stalking and harassment.

Status: No settlement yet; litigation is ongoing.

5. Apple App Store Anti-Steering Rules (2024)

Issue: A class action alleged that Apple’s anti-steering policies (preventing developers from directing users to alternative payment methods) were anticompetitive.

Settlement: Apple agreed to pay $100 million and allow some developers to inform users about alternative payment options.

Eligibility: U.S. iOS developers who sold paid apps or in-app purchases between 2015-2021.

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How to Check for Active Settlements

If you believe you may be eligible for an Apple-related settlement, you can:

Visit Apple’s official legal page

Check ClassAction.org or Settlement websites

Look for emails or mail notifications if you were part of a class.

Would you like details on a specific Apple lawsuit or help checking eligibility for past settlements?

Apple Class Action Lawsuit Settlements Overview

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