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Who Qualifies: This Apple class action lawsuit settlement benefits iOS app developers whose applications or in-app purchases were sold on the Apple App Store between 2015 and 2021 and who earned less than $1 million for every year they had a developer account between 2015 and 2021.
Potential Award: $250 to $30,000 (Estimated)
Proof of Purchase Required: Yes
Claim Deadline: 5/20/2022
Apple will pay $100 million and make sweeping changes to its App Store as part of a class action settlement resolving claims it violated antitrust laws with its app development monopoly.
The settlement benefits iOS app developers whose applications or in-app purchases were sold on the Apple App Store between 2015 and 2021 and who earned less than $1 million for every year they had a developer account between 2015 and 2021.
Apple’s App Store hosts countless apps from numerous developers. According to the company’s website, the App Store allows developers to connect to over 1.5 billion devices across 175 regions.
App developers filed an antitrust class action lawsuit against Apple in 2019, claiming the tech giant maintained an unlawful monopoly on distribution services. According to the plaintiff, Apple used pricing restrictions, a “supracompetitive” 30 percent commission fee, and other tactics to limit what developers can upload to the App Store.
As a result of these tactics, Apple allegedly stifled fair competition and “cut unlawfully into what would have been developers’ earnings in a competitive landscape.” The Apple class action lawsuit contends the tech giant therefore violated federal antitrust laws.
Apple hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $100 million to resolve the app developers’ claims.
Under the terms of the Apple app developer settlement, app developers will be able to recover cash payments from the $100 million settlement fund.
Settlement payments will vary depending on a developer’s App Store revenue, according to the settlement website, but could range from $250 to $30,000.
In addition to providing cash payments to Class Members, the settlement makes changes to App Store policies.
Going forward, U.S. app developers who enroll in Apple’s Small Business Program will be eligible for a 15 percent commission. This commission rate is guaranteed for three years following settlement approval.
Other non-monetary relief includes further term changes, an expansion of price points from under 100 to over 500, an appeals process for rejected apps, and an annual transparency report.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 21, 2022.
The final approval hearing for the Apple app developer settlement is scheduled for June 7, 2022.
In order to receive settlement payments, Class Members must submit a valid claim form by May 20, 2022.
Who’s Eligible
The settlement benefits iOS app developers whose applications or in-app purchases were sold on the Apple App Store between 2015 and 2021 and who earned less than $1 million for every year they had a developer account between 2015 and 2021.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
Team ID for each of your Associated Developer Accounts; if unknown, please provide available information such as name (organization or individual) or Account Holder email address.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
05/20/2022
Case Name
Cameron, et al. v. Apple Inc., Case No. 4:19-cv-03074-YGR, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
06/07/2022
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Cameron et al. v. Apple Inc. Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@smallappdeveloperassistance.com
833-920-3778
Class Counsel
Steve W. Berman
Robert F. Lopez
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
Defense Counsel
Mark A. Perry
GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP
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20 thoughts onApple App Developer Antitrust $100M Class Action Settlement
For those of you commenting add me I’ve got this many iPhones, etc, etc…. this settlement is for any developers who had a contract or sold their app, games, things of that nature on the Apple Apps Store. This isn’t necessarily for consumers who owned/owns an iPhone, iPad, etc, etc…. I’m sorry just trying to help. Also you have to actually click on the claim form website link (if there is one) or fill the form out usually near the bottom of the class action settlement page for each specific claim & if you qualify the settlement advisor will either be in touch with you or you will receive a check for the portion of the settlement they believe you have rights to. I hope this isn’t more confusing for any one. I’m not very good at putting things in layman’s terms. Have a great day, Be Breezy, Be Safe, Stay Safe, Blessed Be 🙌 💛💯🙏
It’s so frustrating to see people in the comments section saying “add me” every time. Especially when they certainly aren’t App developers and it clearly states how to be included as a part of the suit if are
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Add me I have two iPhones
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I have had Apple phone for as long as they made them I want thru the old got rid of the 6 which I did not turn in turn the oone before 6 got 100 kept got 11 Att has records , have Apple plan too , dig if from 2002
Did you develop an app though? It’s not for OWNERS it’s for people who developed or created an app!
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