Apple to pay $20 million for Apple Watch problems
By ForGeeks Owners of early Apple Watch models may be eligible for payments as part of a $20 million class action lawsuit settlement. Apple recently agreed to settle a lawsuit that said the first-generation Watch, as well as the Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3, had a problem with battery swelling that could cause damage to the devices. Although the company denied all allegations and noted in a statement for noted that it «strongly» disagreed with the claims made, it decided to settle to avoid further litigation. The amount of the payout will depend on the number of participants and could range from $20 to $50 per device.
The amount of the settlement will depend on the number of participants and could range from $20 to $50 per device.
The official website provides full details on eligibility and deadlines for the class action lawsuit. The main point is that in order to receive a payout, you must report the issue to Apple between April 24, 2015 and February 6, 2024. «Class members will receive payments without having to file a claim», — the site says. Just submit their payment information through a special website (link) by April 10. Eligibility notices will be sent out by both mail and email.
All eligible participants will be notified by mail and email.
