Apple has finally agreed to settle the lawsuit regarding some early generations of Apple Watches suffering from the battery swelling issue. The company has agreed to pay out $20 million for the settlement of this class action lawsuit.
Apple agrees to a $20 million settlement for Apple Watch lawsuit
If you’re an owner of some of the early Apple Watch modes, you might be eligible for a payment from $20 million Cupertino based giant has agreed to pay. The iPhone maker is settling the case revolving around its Apple Watches Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 models. For those unaware, these Apple Watches were suffering from an issue that caused their batteries to swell up, leading to damage to the wearable device.
Despite Apple agreeing to settle this lawsuit, it has officially stated that it strongly disagrees with the claims made in the lawsuit. But the company “agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.” Furthermore, the exact amount of payments made varies since it depends on the number of people who come forward with their claims. However, we can expect early Apple Watch users to get around $20 to $50.
For those interested, you can click here to get a detailed breakdown of eligibility and deadlines. Keep in mind that users should’ve reported the issue to Apple in the US between 4th April 2015 and 6th February 2024. The website linked above also adds that the “Settlement Class Members will receive a payment without the need to submit a claim form”. Once a claim is submitted, those eligible will get notices via mail or email.
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