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Apple Inc. is facing multiple class action lawsuits accusing the tech giant of intentionally slowing down the operating system of older iPhone models.
One of the latest iPhone class action lawsuits is reportedly seeking damages in the amount of a whopping $999 billion, according to Patently Apple.
Plaintiff Violetta Mailyan of Los Angeles alleges Apple intentionally slowed down older models of its popular iPhones right around the time a newer iPhone version was introduced in the market. She claims that this slowdown was accomplished by downloading an iPhone operating system (iOS) update, or otherwise “for unknown or undisclosed technical reasons.”
On Dec. 20, 2017, Apple admitted that it intentionally slowed the operating speeds of older iPhone models, the Apple class action lawsuit says. Apple claims this intentional slowdown was performed with the intention of preserving the iPhone battery life and preventing the iPhone from shutting down unexpectedly.
This power management feature results in the iPhone’s slower operating speed, according to Apple. The problem can reportedly be resolved by purchasing an authorized battery replacement, which costs about $79.
According to the iPhone class action lawsuit, Apple never disclosed to consumers that their older iPhones would become slower over time and that the problem could be remedied either by avoiding an iOS update or by replacing the battery.
“As a result of the slowdown of the performance of their older iPhone models, Plaintiff and Class bought newer iPhone models in order to have a properly functioning smartphone,” the Apple class action lawsuit says.
“Plaintiff and Class lost value of older iPhone models because of the slowdown of performance,” the iPhone class action lawsuit continues. “Plaintiff and Class expended money to purchase newer iPhone models in order to avoid the slowdown of their older iPhone models.”
Mailyan asserts that, had she known that the iPhone slowdown could be avoided by replacing the battery or by refusing to download the latest iOS update, she would not have purchased a new iPhone.
By filing the Apple iPhone class action lawsuit, Mailyan seeks to represent herself and a proposed Class defined as: “All persons residing in the United States who have owned iPhone models older than iPhone 8 and who have purchased a newer iPhone model as a result of slowdown caused by Defendant through an iOS update or otherwise.”
The Apple iPhone class action lawsuit asserts claims for fraud through concealment and unfair competition. Mailyan is seeking monetary damages, punitive damages, equitable relief, attorneys’ fees and costs, and other relief as allowable by law. She has demanded a jury trial.
Shortly after its Dec. 20 acknowledgement that it had been intentionally slowing down the operating system of older iPhone models, Apple was hit with several iPhone class action lawsuits—and the number of Apple lawsuits seems to be growing by the day.
Mailyan is represented by Armen Kiramijyan and Hovsep Hovsepyan of Kaass Law.
The Apple iPhone Slowdown Class Action Lawsuit is Violetta Mailyan v. Apple Inc., Case No. 2:17-cv-09192, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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If you owned an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus that performed slower after an iOS update or would unexpectedly shut down for seemingly no reason, you may qualify to file or join an iPhone class action lawsuit.
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Include me I’ve had to upgrade from the 4 to the seven
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My phone just stop working days after I finished. Paying for it.
How do I join in on this lawsuit?
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My Apple iPhone also crashes and slows down!! I have the Apple iPhone 6s and still paying on it! How can I be included in this lawsuit??? So many problems with my phone.
How do I join the class action?
Same song and dance ever since I got on the Apple craze with the iPhone 3G. The latest, my 6S Plus which I haven’t even finished paying can’t even keep from crashing when playing Candy Crush, not to mention it takes a long time to load anything and my camera, Ring Doorbell Camera and Kevo apps all stopped working by the time the new update was rolled out. Switching phones for something more useful. >:-(
Dropped calls, apps freeze, phone just turns off with 35% battery left, slow load times even with high speed WiFi. Paying a ton of money for service and I’m held hostage for more money to continue buying new phones before the old ones are paid for. Predatory business practices… oh I would love to be part of this investigation!!
Mine has slowed down and dropped calls even. 2 years ago it was totally different. Please add me to the class action suit!
Good because I had just got my 7plus had it for a few weeks it’s was working for what I was paying for then all of a sudden it was slowing down and some days just not working at all so I’m in there for what ever they are hit with I don’t even want this phone so this is how I get my money back and it was right before the 8 came out what a shame
My wife had to get a newer iPhone because hers keeps slowing and locking up