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iPhone class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Montana Strong filed a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc.
- Why: Apple allegedly failed to adequately disclose that its iPhone 14 Pro did not come with a charging block.
- Where: The Apple class action lawsuit was filed in New York federal court.
Apple Inc. failed to notify consumers its iPhone 14 Pro did not come with a charging block, making the device unusable unless the buyer purchases separate charging devices, according to an iPhone class action lawsuit filed June 25 in New York federal court.
Plaintiff Montana Strong says she purchased an iPhone 14 Pro, expecting that it would come with an Apple charging block that would allow her to use the smartphone without purchasing another product.
“Purchasers of the iPhone 14 Pro who realized their expensive and high tech smartphone could not be turned on without the essential wall plug were shocked,” the iPhone class action says.
iPhone class action says Apple fails to adequately disclose that the product does not come with charger
Strong asserts the only notice about the lack of an Apple charging block was listed in small print on the back of the box that states: “Includes: iPhone 14 Pro and USB-C to Lightning cable; power adapter and headphones sold separately.”
She notes many iPhone buyers do not have compatible iPhone chargers from prior iPhones or other Apple devices. Even if they had a compatible charger from a previous device, they may no longer have it or it may have become non-functional due to age, according to the plaintiff.
“Buyers of the iPhone 14 Pro expect it will come with a charging cable and plug because this is consistent with common trade practices in the sale of smartphones, which provide not only the smartphone but the charging equipment to use it,” the iPhone class action says.
“Since the utility of the iPhone 14 Pro depends upon a charging cable and wall plug, the failure to include the wall plug renders the product defective as sold and/or diminished in value, because it will not operate unless the buyer completes a separate purchase for more money,” Strong claims.
Because the iPhone 14 Pro is sold without an Apple charging block, Strong says, purchasers cannot use the device as intended because the device requires charging before use.
She says she would not have purchased the iPhone 14 Pro, or would not have paid as much for it, had she known it did not come with a charger.
Strong filed the iPhone class action lawsuit on behalf of herself and a proposed class of persons in the state of New York who purchased an iPhone 14 Pro within the applicable statute of limitations.
The iPhone class action lawsuit asserts claims for violations of New York General Business Law, breach of contract, breach of express warranty, breach of the implied warranty of merchantability and unjust enrichment.
Apple is facing at least one other iPhone class action lawsuit that alleges the tech giant fails to adequately disclose that its chargers are sold separately.
Do you think an Apple charging block should be included with the purchase of the iPhone 14 Pro? Join the discussion in the comments.
Strong is represented by Spencer Sheehan of Sheehan & Associates PC.
The Apple charging block class action lawsuit is Montana Strong v. Apple Inc., Case No. 3:23-cv-00774-AMN-ML, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.
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I bought 3 I phone 14 pro max battery is a big issue the 1st phone I bought was replaced because I had insurance but I had to pay $100 the other 2 have the same issue and I can’t afford to replace them.
I just purchased an IPhone 14 Pro on 12/20/2023 to find that there was no charging Block.
The Iphone 14 Pro/Pro Max back glass is garbage! I am so glad I am not alone. I did not get Apple Care + because Iphones have stood the test of time; time and time again. It is not right that we all assume we are getting something worthy, that should not break when properly encased, just to have it break anyway! Definitely a class action issue.
The charging block is just one defect of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The backs of the phone are inordinately fragile, and I suspect that Apple/Verizon/AT &T are engaged in a conspiracy with Asurion, the device protection/insurance provider to exploit contract purchasers of this phone whose phones curiously become fragile from minor drops resulting in back screen breaks typically around the camera. Those with the $15/mo Asurion protection must pay between $200-$300 with each claim to receive a refurbished phone, which also are prone to back glass breakage. Timing of these breaks is highly suspect since they fail toward the end of the Verizon contract period. Such failures occurring with 60 days of purchase are covered by Applecare, which also refuses to cover these breakages. Because Samsung provides the glass on iPhone 14s, it’s noteworthy that the Samsung folding phones’ screens also failed in ways similar to iPhone 14 front screens with a glaring white bar running longways. This failure generally occurred during some type of jolt or minor drop, such as the high school student whose Samsung fold fell from her pocket to the grassy turf during band practice. Her mother had to pay $250 twice because two of her daughter’s phones failed in the exact way though the first time was after use not dropping. The conspiracy is that the companies and carriers knew of this weakness and structural flaw and exploited consumers with exorbitant fees with claims then replaced them with refurbished phones that had failed in the same way. Carriers collected monthly contract fees for refurbished phones often toward the end of contract periods.
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Was shocked I had no way to charge my iPhone 14 max pro when I opened the box and only had a cord and no wall plug! Add me please
My partner purchased the IPhone 14
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Lisa wiser add me, I bought iPhone pro max and iPhone 14 pro. No block I was so shocked thought it was shady practice. To get more money out of us. It is useless unless I buy it.
My husband just got IPhone 14 a month ago! Crazy he had to spend more money to get a charging block!
I have two iPhone 14 please add me