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APPLE users are frustrated over the payment amounts from its $35 million class-action lawsuit.
The tech company is dishing out money to iPhone users in $349 payments, but the deadline to get your cash expires in hours.
Apple is involved in a class action lawsuit over claims of defective audio chips in two iPhone models[/caption]
Class members have until tonight at midnight Pacific Time to file a claim form[/caption]
Apple has wound up in a class action lawsuit over claims of selling phones with defective audio chips.
The tech giant allegedly failed to warn Apple customers its iPhone 7 and 7 Plus phones had faulty Audio IC chips.
Class members complained the chips caused audio problems, with some users even experiencing total audio failure.
Apple did not admit to any wrongdoing.
“Apple denies all of the allegations made in the lawsuit, denies that the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus experienced any audio issues, and denies that Apple did anything improper or unlawful,” per the settlement website.
Despite denying the claims, the company agreed to a $35 million settlement in May 2023 to resolve claims about the defective phones.
Apple users can receive payments of up to $349, but many consumers are bashing the tech company for the payout amount.
“$35 million is a little too low. They can easily make that back. I assumed it to be higher,” said one Facebook user.
“We all are going to get $1…..smh,” bashed another.
“They’ll make that back next year when they charge $1,800 for the next model,” wrote a third.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
There are three requirements to be eligible for a settlement payment.
Class members must have:
- Currently or previously owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023.
- Reported audio problems to Apple.
- Potentially paid out of pocket for audio repairs.
There are an estimated 1,649,497 class members and two payment tiers.
Class members who paid for repairs may receive a payment ranging from $50 to $349.
Those who did not pay Apple for repairs but reported the audio issues will receive a payment of up to $125.
Eligible class members may receive a postcard or email regarding the settlement.
To receive a payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by today, June 3, at midnight Pacific Time.
Lawsuits involving Apple
The tech giant is no stranger to lawsuits and has been involved in multiple.
In some of the earliest lawsuits involving Apple, the company was sued for:
- Allowing advertisers to track consumer data
- Size and race discrimination against an employee
- Using the word “iPad” in China
- Having an all-glass storefront
- Siri not working as well as advertised
Source: Business Insider
Class members can select to receive their payments as digital checks, direct deposit, or physical checks.
Proof of repair is not required to file a claim, but Apple will verify claims using its repair records.
The deadline to opt out or object to the settlement is June 3, 2024.
The final approval hearing is scheduled for July 18, 2024.
Americans may be eligible for other settlements.
Americans can claim a payment of up to $1,200 from a $9.75 million “false” info settlement – and you just need a screenshot as proof.
Plus, Americans can claim a $275 payment from a $1 million shared information settlement – and you don’t even need to apply.
