‘They will recover’, Apple users complain about $35 million settlement payment amount despite falling within hours

APPLE users are frustrated with the payout amounts in their $35 million class action lawsuit.

The technology company is giving out money to iPhone users in payments of $349, but the deadline to receive the money expires within hours.

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Apple has ended up in a class action lawsuit over allegations it sold phones with defective audio chips.

The tech giant allegedly failed to warn Apple customers that its iPhone 7 and 7 Plus phones had faulty IC audio chips.

Students complained that the chips caused audio problems, and some users even experienced complete audio failure.

Apple did not admit any wrongdoing.

“Apple denies all allegations made in the lawsuit, denies that the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus had any audio problems, and denies that Apple did anything improper or illegal,” according to the settlement website.

Despite denying the claims, the company agreed to a $35 million settlement in May 2023 to resolve complaints about the faulty phones.

Apple users can receive payments of up to $349, but many consumers are criticizing the technology company for the payment amount.

“$35 million is a little low. They can easily recoup that amount. I assumed it was higher,” said one Facebook user.

“We’re all going to get $1…..smh,” criticized another.

“They’ll get 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:

1. Currently owned or previously owned an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus between September 16, 2016 and January 3, 2023.
2. Audio issues reported to Apple.
3. Potentially paid out of pocket for audio repairs.

There are approximately 1,649,497 class members and two pay tiers.

Class members who paid for repairs can receive a payment ranging from $50 to $349.

Those who didn’t pay Apple for repairs but reported audio issues will receive a payment of up to $125.

Eligible class members may receive a postcard or email about the settlement.

To receive a payment, students must submit a valid document complaint form until today, June 3, at midnight Pacific Time.

Lawsuits involving Apple

The technology giant is no stranger to legal proceedings and has been involved in several.

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
• Have a showcase made entirely of glass
• Siri doesn’t work as well as advertised

Source: Business Insider

Class members can choose 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 cancel or contest the agreement 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 payout of up to $1,200 from a $9.75 million “false” information 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 have to sign up.