Settlement FAQs

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by Fiona Feeney Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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You can submit a claim online or via mail. People submitting applications will need to know their device’s serial number or, if you don’t know that number, use the search tool through the Apple ID feature. The court will hold a final hearing on Dec. 4 to decide whether to approve the settlement.

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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 can I get $25 from the Apple iPhone lawsuit?

You will need the serial number of the affected iPhone, but there’s a form on the website that will let you look it up with information like the Apple ID, name, and address you used on the iPhone. You must submit your claim before October 6, 2020. Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee you’ll get $25 from this settlement.

What is the deadline to file a lawsuit against Apple?

Apple denies the allegations. The settlement, announced in March, provides $25 with a limit of one cash payment per device. Deadline to submit a claim is Oct. 6, 2020. A separate claim must be filed for each device. You can submit a claim online or via mail.

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.

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How to claim 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 the Apple settlement pay?

Apple will pay $30.5 million to settle a long-running lawsuit over employee bag checks, reports Bloomberg Law. Apple initially agreed to the sum in November 2021, and now a judge has given final approval to the settlement amount.

Do I qualify for Apple settlement?

If you are or were a U.S. owner of an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, and/or SE device that ran iOS 10.2. 1 or later before December 21, 2017, and/or a U.S. owner of an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus device that ran iOS 11.2 or later before December 21, 2017, you could be entitled to benefits under a class action settlement.

How do I claim 25 dollars from Apple?

If you have access to your iPhone, you can submit the serial number of the device online. If you don't have it anymore, you can enter your name, address at the time of purchase, and your Apple ID. If the system can't find your device, you can print out a form and mail in your claim.

How to join class-action lawsuit Apple?

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.

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.

What happened to the Apple lawsuit?

In 2020, Apple agreed to pay $113m to settle allegations that it slowed down older iPhones. Thirty-three US states claimed that Apple had done this to drive users into buying new devices.

Is there an Apple iCloud settlement?

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.

What happened to the Apple battery settlement?

More than two million iPhone owners are still waiting for their 'Batterygate' payouts, more than a year after the case was 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.

What happened with the smartphone performance settlement?

The settlement resolved multidistrict claims that Apple secretly diminished the performance of certain iPhone operating systems in order to minimize phones from shutting off unexpectedly.

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.

Is there a settlement for iCloud?

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.

Is Apple being sued for slowing down phones?

In 2020, Apple agreed to pay $113m to settle allegations that it slowed down older iPhones. Thirty-three US states claimed that Apple had done this to drive users into buying new devices.

Is there a class-action suit against Apple iCloud?

A Settlement has been reached with Apple Inc. (“Apple” or “Defendant”) in a class action lawsuit alleging that Apple breached its contract with users by storing iCloud data on third-party servers.

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When is the final hearing for the settlement of the syringe?

Officials will hold a final hearing to approve the settlement on December 4, 2020.

How much does Apple pay for iPhone?

The final payout amount could be higher or lower, depending on the number of claims submitted to the court. Apple will pay a minimum of $310 million and a maximum of $500 million.

When did the iPhone 7 come out?

A visitor tries out an Apple iPhone 7 on the first day of sales of the new phone at the Berlin Apple store on September 16 , 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The phone came in two sizes, one with a 4.7 inch display, the other with a 5.5 inch display. Sean Gallup/Getty

Why did Apple stop slowing down my phone?

Apple denied intentionally slowing down phones, saying batteries were throttled to ensure stability and stop unwanted shutdowns. The court stressed the settlement was not an admission of wrongdoing by Apple, which agreed to the settlement to avoid "burdensome and costly litigation.".

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.

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When do you have to submit a claim for unemployment in 2020?

You must submit your claim before October 6, 2020. Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee you’ll get $25 from this settlement. That’s how these things usually work—companies will pay “up to” a certain amount but, as more people apply, the payout is reduced for everyone.

Does Apple have any wrongdoing?

Apple has denied any wrongdoing, of course. That’s how these settlements work. By the way, this problem has been solved in newer versions of the iPhone’s iOS operating system: Apple now informs you if it’s slowing your iPhone down due to an old battery and lets you make a choice.

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.

When is the final hearing for the settlement of the syringe?

Officials will hold a final hearing to approve the settlement on December 4, 2020.

How much does Apple pay for iPhone?

The final payout amount could be higher or lower, depending on the number of claims submitted to the court. Apple will pay a minimum of $310 million and a maximum of $500 million.

When did the iPhone 7 come out?

A visitor tries out an Apple iPhone 7 on the first day of sales of the new phone at the Berlin Apple store on September 16 , 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The phone came in two sizes, one with a 4.7 inch display, the other with a 5.5 inch display. Sean Gallup/Getty

Why did Apple stop slowing down my phone?

Apple denied intentionally slowing down phones, saying batteries were throttled to ensure stability and stop unwanted shutdowns. The court stressed the settlement was not an admission of wrongdoing by Apple, which agreed to the settlement to avoid "burdensome and costly litigation.".

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