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how to file a settlement claim against apple

by Prof. Valerie Hill Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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To file a claim:

  • Click here to reach the website handling the claims.
  • Click the “Submit a Claim” tab at the top of the page on the left-hand side.
  • Enter the serial number (s) for the device (s). If you are uncertain of the phone’s serial number, scroll further down the page and fill out the empty fields to ...

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What is the settlement for the Apple iPhone lawsuit?

Earlier this year, Apple agreed to a preliminary settlement of $500 million from a 2017 lawsuit and the website to submit your claim is now available. You are entitled to up to $25 if you owned a covered iPhone before December 21st, 2017 and experienced a slowdown. The covered iPhones and operating systems are: iPhone 6 (iOS 10.2.1 or later)

How do I file a claim for an iPhone replacement?

If it's covered by AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, you can file a claim for an iPhone replacement. Use the Find My app or go to iCloud.com to mark your iPhone as lost. Do not remove your device from your account until your claim has been fully approved.

Can you sue Apple for $500 million?

And now, you can get a piece of that $500 million pie. According to MacRumors, there's now an official website for eligible iPhone users to submit a claim (or exclude themselves from the lawsuit if they've got their eyes on a bigger prize via suing the company individually). There are a few stipulations, though.

Are you eligible for a $500 million iPhone battery settlement?

Apple customers whose older iPhone devices experienced battery performance issues or slowdown could be eligible for a payout from the U.S. technology giant as part of a $500 million settlement that was announced earlier this year.

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How do I claim my Apple settlement?

Class members will receive payment automatically. If you still have a monthly iCloud Plus subscription, your payment will appear as a credit on your Apple account. If you no longer have a monthly iCloud subscription you will receive a physical check in the mail or an electronic transfer directly into your bank account.

How much will each person get for Apple settlement?

Developers who earned less than $100 will receive the minimum payment of $250, while those who earned more than $1 million will be entitled to a higher-end payment. Minimum payments are subject to change based on the number of total claims.

How do I join an Apple class-action lawsuit?

You don't need to do anything to join the class. As long as the email you used to sign up for iCloud storage during that time is still active you should receive a notification that you are a class member. Apple denies any wrong-doing, but it has agreed to pay the sum to avoid a trial.

Is there a class action settlement against Apple?

Apple will pay out millions in a settlement following allegations it used third-party servers for its iCloud Plus service without telling subscribers. Apple is required to pay a total of $14.8 million to certain customers as part of a settlement of a class-action lawsuit.

Which country has won a court case against Apple for throttling its old phones?

Apple has been sued several times in Europe over the iPhone throttling issue. In January last year, a class-action lawsuit filed in Italy sought nearly $73 million in compensation for owners of iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, and 6S Plus models sold in the country between 2014 and 2020.

How much is the Grace v Apple settlement?

an $18 millionThe legal team representing consumers who won an $18 million class action settlement with Apple in California federal court over the failure of FaceTime on older iPhones notched more than $6 million in fees and expenses for their work.

How much is Grace vs Apple settlement check?

An $18 millionThis deadline has passed. An $18 million Settlement Fund will be established. If you received an email or mail notification from the Settlement Administrator about this lawsuit, that means that Apple has determined from its records that you may be a Class Member.

How much do I owe Apple?

Check your Apple Account balanceOpen the App Store app.Tap your photo, initials, or the sign-in button at the top of the screen. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.If you have a balance, the amount appears. If you don't see an amount, you don't have a balance.

Why is Apple sending out checks?

It's all part of a settlement the tech giant agreed to after they were sued for breaching their contract with users. The class action suit stems from the company's iCloud storage. While they offer 5GB of space for free, iPhone and iPad owners who need more have to pay at least $0.99 a month for a subscription.

Can I sue Apple for slowing my phone?

Apple battery lawsuit: Millions of iPhone users could get payouts in legal action. Millions of iPhone users could be eligible for payouts, following the launch of a legal claim accusing Apple of secretly slowing the performance of older phones.

Has the Apple device performance Litigation been settled?

Apple agreed to pay at least $310 million to settle the Batterygate case in March 2021, with more than 2.2 million claims for compensation approved before deduplication.

How much do I owe Apple?

Check your Apple Account balanceOpen the App Store app.Tap your photo, initials, or the sign-in button at the top of the screen. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.If you have a balance, the amount appears. If you don't see an amount, you don't have a balance.

How much did Apple settle for a 2017 lawsuit?

Remember when Apple AAPL +0.3% agreed to settle claims that they purposely slowed down older iPhones? Earlier this year, Apple agreed to a preliminary settlement of $500 million from a 2017 lawsuit and the website to submit your claim is now available.

How much is the iPhone SE compensation?

iPhone SE (iOS 10.2.1 or later) iPhone 7 (iOS 11.2 or later) iPhone 7 Plus (iOS 11.2 or later) You can submit a claim on the official settlement website and your compensation is up to $25 with a limit of one cash payment per device. If you owned more than one device, you have to submit a separate claim form for each device.

How to get payment for covered devices?

If they are able to find a covered device, you are directed to the form with the pertinent information filled for you. You can request to get the payment by bank transfer or a mailed check.

Can you claim more than one device?

If you owned more than one device, you have to submit a separate claim form for each device. The only tricky part about filling out the form is that you need to know the serial number of your device. If you no longer have it or cannot find it, there is a search tool on the settlement website that can help you find your serial number.

Can you search multiple times on iPhone 6?

You can search multiple times and change the information as necessary. I couldn’t remember if I had an iPhone 6 or 6s, so I submitted the form a couple times before I got it right.

When is the deadline to file a claim for smartphone performance?

The deadline for making a claim is October 6, 2020, so while there is no desperate rush to file your claim, there's also no point in hanging around. Full details can be found on the Smartphone Performance Settlement website. Image credit: Champ008 / Shutterstock.

What iPhones are eligible for pay out?

To qualify for a pay-out, you need to be a US resident with either an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and/or SE device that ran iOS 10.2.1 or later or, in the case of iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices, that ran iOS 11.2 or later before December 21, 2017. You also need to have experienced diminished performance on the phone in question.

Did Apple pay compensation for batterygate?

Having reduced the performance of some iPhones with a new version of iOS, Apple agreed to pay compensation to those affected by the "batterygate" fiasco -- although the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing by the company.

How do I join a class action against Apple? What do I need to do?

For just about every class action, individuals who can partake in a lawsuit and any resulting settlement—i.e., class members—are automatically included (unless they choose to opt out ).

What iPhones are in the suits?

The suits mention the iPhone 6; 6 Plus; 6S; 6S Plus; SE; and 7 models.

Is there any way I can contact the law firms and lawyers behind these lawsuits?

The contact information for the law firms that filed the above suits can be found within the PDF documents for each case. Simply click on the case name links to view the PDFs.

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