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Apple recently attempted to dodge a MacBook class action lawsuit.

UPDATE:

  • The Court dismissed this case on July 19, 2021.

Seeking to dodge a class action lawsuit alleging a defect in the MacBook Pro display, Apple says the claims are not based on facts.

Lead plaintiff Mahan Taleshpour alleged in the class action lawsuit that the cables in his and others’ MacBook Pros caused issues with the display on the devices, ultimately leading them to be nonfunctional.

The Apple MacBook class action lawsuit claims that the defect is caused by a design flaw that results in early wear on the cables in the affected laptops.

Taleshpour alleged that he brought his laptop to Apple to repair his MacBook Pro display, but the company refused. The MacBook Pro display class action lawsuit accused Apple of violating California consumer protection law and fraudulent concealment. The plaintiff seeks to represent those who purchased either a 15 or 13-inch 2016 or later MacBook Pro.

According to tech giant Apple, the facts alleged in the MacBook class action lawsuit are false and the complaint should be dismissed. Apple contends that the wearing away of cables in the 15-inch 2016 MacBook Pro cannot occur because of how the laptop is designed.

“Plaintiff is wrong,” states Apple’s motion. “Contrary to his conclusory allegation, the length and placement of the display ribbon cables in the 15-inch 2016 MacBook Pros is not the same as in the 13-inch model; in fact, the ribbon cable in the 15-inch model is more than two millimeters longer.”

The motion also argues that the MacBook Pro display class action lawsuit fails to make a case for a number of other reasons.

Apple points out that the plaintiff purchased a 15-inch 2016 MacBook Pro and argues that he cannot fairly represent those who purchased the 13-inch model or later versions of the device. In addition, the tech company claims that it has introduced a replacement service program to those who purchased 13-inch MacBook Pros with shorter cables.

“Apple included all of the MacBook Pros with the shorter ribbon cables in the 13-inch MacBook Pro Display Backlight Service Program,” points out Apple’s motion. “Plaintiff’s 15-inch 2016 MacBook Pro and all other MacBook Pro models do not qualify for the service program because they do not contain the shorter backlight display ribbon cables.”

Moreover, Apple says that the class action’s argument that 2016 or later models of the 13-inch MacBook Pro are not eligible for the service program are false. The company claims that the laptops that are ineligible for the program do not contain the allegedly defective cables.

The company further disputes the class action lawsuit’s fraud claims, arguing that the plaintiff has failed to point out any facts that would amount to fraud.

Consumers in the Apple class action lawsuit claimed that MacBook displays are prone to failure.According to Apple’s motion to dismiss, “the facts alleged do not establish that his MacBook Pro is not merchantable because Plaintiff admits that it performed without issue upon sale and for the duration of the warranty period and, even now, Plaintiff alleges only that he has experienced a ‘stage lighting effect’; he does not allege complete display failure or that his MacBook Pro is inoperable.”

Apple also points out that the plaintiff alleges that he used his MacBook Pro for three years – beyond the one-year warranty period – before the claimed defect caused problems with the display.

“After using his laptop without issue for nearly three years, Plaintiff alleges that his MacBook Pro ‘began exhibiting the stage lighting effect’—but not complete failure of the back lighting system—in January 2020,” contends the motion to dismiss.

“Nevertheless, Plaintiff waited two months to take his MacBook Pro to an Apple Authorized Service Provider to repair his display—finally doing so on March 18, 2020. Plaintiff opted not to have his display fixed in March and, as of the filing of his complaint, had still not taken steps to have his display fixed.”

Apple disputes the plaintiff’s claim that, had he known about the allegedly defective cables, he would not have purchased the MacBook Pro. The tech company contends that defective cables were not used in the device that the plaintiff purchased. As such, the plaintiff’s entire complaint should be dismissed, argues Apple.

Have you had issues with your Apple MacBook Pro display? Tell us what happened in the comment section below!

The lead plaintiff and proposed Class Members are represented by R. Rex Parris, Alexander R. Wheeler, and John M. Bickford of Parris Law Firm.

The Apple MacBook Display Class Action Lawsuit is Taleshpour v. Apple Inc., Case No. 5:20-cv-03122, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

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30 thoughts onApple Says MacBook Pro Class Action Lawsuit Lacks Facts

  1. Nr says:

    Shocking .. 2 MacBook Pro got the same issue.. black screen and nothings working!

  2. Aida says:

    I bought 2
    Add me please

  3. Johan N. says:

    I’m having 3x MacBook Pro 13” 2017 model, all same issue. Flickering image and/or no image at a certain angle and/or bad color representation. Apple is right; it’s not due to the length of the cable. That’s a bad argument. It’s the cable it self. Previous models like the 2015 and earlier never faced such issues. The new flat cable is a bad design decision that affects alle models starting from 2016. Check #flexgate at Twitter and see it for your self.

  4. Chengyaqing Shi says:

    My 13′ 2018 macbook pro has a display flickering issue. There are a lot of horizontal pink lines.

  5. Camilo Duque says:

    I have the same problem with my 2017 13” MacBook Pro. When I open the lid more than 30 degrees there is no backlight. Apple should take responsibility and include the 2017 13” MacBook Pro that hast the same short cable in the Service program. This a defect in Apple design. Apple take responsibility!!! I am so frustrated!!

  6. Sebastian Gabriel says:

    The fact is Apple has since been ignoring the issue and yet quietly updated the flex cable’s length in the 2018 models. Mine has been sitting idle for almost two years now and still waiting for Apple to extend the free service program to the 15-inch models.

  7. Molly says:

    I have the same issue with my 2017 13 inch MacBook Pro. Stage lights and display goes black after 45 degrees.

  8. John renne says:

    I have sme with 15”, bottom of screen failed.

  9. Patricia Schmitt says:

    Add me, please.

  10. Jonathan Schermer says:

    I have this exact problem with my 15 inch MacBook Pro 2016 model with Touch Bar. Apple should include it in the recall.

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