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Apple will pay $95 million to resolve an AppleCare lawsuit claiming provided remanufactured Apple products as replacement devices.
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased AppleCare or AppleCare+ for an iPhone or iPad after July 20, 2012, and received a remanufactured Apple replacement device.
AppleCare is the tech giant’s extended warranty plan for devices such as iPhones or iPads. When Apple customers pay for this service, they are able to have their damaged devices repaired or replaced.
However, according to an AppleCare class action lawsuit, Apple doesn’t replace devices as promised under warranty terms.
The plaintiffs note the AppleCare terms and conditions promise to replace iPhones and iPads with replacement devices that are “new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability.” Despite these terms, Apple allegedly replaced devices with remanufactured or refurbished products.
The AppleCare class action lawsuit contends that, by equating “equivalent to new” with “used,” “refurbished,” or “remanufactured,” Apple shortchanged consumers and caused financial damages.
AppleCare customers purchased additional coverage based on the understanding that they would receive reliable parts and replacements from the program, according to the plaintiffs. If consumers knew their devices would be replaced with used parts, they wouldn’t have paid for AppleCare, the class action lawsuit contends.
Apple hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $95 million to resolve the allegations.
Under the terms of the settlement, AppleCare customers can receive a cash payment.
There are no payment estimates currently available, as these totals will vary depending on the number of consumers who participate in the settlement.
Although exact payment estimates aren’t available, Class counsel says relief from the settlement equals 13 percent to 25 percent of the damages suffered by Class Members.
Though this isn’t a full recovery, the lawyers argued this guaranteed $95 million is far higher than the potential for no payments if the plaintiffs lost at trial.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is March 4, 2022.
The final approval hearing for the Apple replacement device settlement is scheduled for April 27, 2022.
No claim form is required to benefit from the settlement. AppleCare customers will automatically receive a payment if they do not exclude themselves. However, individuals may request to be included in the Class by submitting an application for inclusion by March 4, 2022.
Who’s Eligible
The settlement benefits individuals who purchased AppleCare or AppleCare+ for an iPhone or iPad after July 20, 2012, and received a remanufactured replacement.
Potential Award
TBD
Proof of Purchase
No proof of purchase applicable.
Application for Inclusion
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.
Application for Inclusion Deadline
03/04/2022
Case Name
Maldonado, et al. v. Apple Inc., et al., Case No. 3:16-cv-04067-WHO in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Francisco Division
Final Hearing
04/27/2022
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Maldonado v. Apple
P.O. Box 6659
Portland OR 97228-6659
888-490-0557
Class Counsel
Steve W. Berman
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
Robert B. Carey
Michella A. Kras
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
Defense Counsel
Karen L. Dunn
William A. Isaacson
Kyle N. Smith
PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON LLP
Meredith R. Dearborn
Gabriel R. Schlabach
PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON LLP
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76 thoughts onAppleCare Replacement Devices $95M Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
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I was sent a replacement Apple 11 after I dropped and cracked my phone. I’ve had lots of issues with it but never was resolved.
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My iPhone 10 I’ve had for 2 years and nobody calls me because they can’t hear me. Keeps cutting out. I thought it was lack of towers in the area but it’s the microphone on the phone from what I researched. I spent $1,000 for a phone that provides such bad quality that no one calls me. My daughter uses whats app to talk with me not regular service on phone. Is this quality.?? I ask you………
Same hear but it’s my iPhone 11 I have to keep my AirPods in to talk to people on the phone
I have bought many apples. Not just for me but as gifts for my daughter. Most recently an Apple 8 snd 3 days later it mechanically failed and needed a “new” one. That only lasted a year and she left my plan to go to Verizon because the phone still was bad. I believe AT&T has something to do with refurbished phones too. It’s not all on Apple.
Do all these “ADD ME” comments get people added to the list or do I still have to fill out the application for inclusion?
Please add me Evelyn Ryan thanks
Yes, please be so kind as to include me. I notice on humid days and rainy days we encounter issues . Thank you .
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