$20M Apple Watch battery swell class action settlement

Apple agreed to pay $20 million to resolve claims that certain Apple Watch models are defective and prone to damaging battery swelling.

The Apple Watch settlement benefits consumers who own or owned a first-generation, Series 1, Series 2 or Series 3 Apple Watch and are reflected in Apple’s records as having reported battery-swelling issues between April 24, 2015, and Feb. 6, 2024.

According to the class action lawsuit, Apple manufactures certain Apple Watch models without enough internal space to compensate for normal battery swelling. The battery swelling allegedly damages the watch’s screen and other components, resulting in costly repairs.

Apple is a technology company that sells products such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and Apple Watches.

Apple hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to the $20 million settlement to resolve the Apple Watch class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Apple Watch settlement, class members can receive a cash payment for each covered device they own or owned.

Class members can receive $20 for each covered device or, if necessary, a pro rata portion of the net settlement fund, which is expected to be less than $20. If the net settlement fund exceeds $50,000, then each class member could receive larger payments of up to $50 for each covered device.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Feb. 24, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for April 10, 2025.

No claim form is required to benefit from the Apple Watch battery settlement. However, class members should confirm their payment information on the settlement website to ensure they receive a payment. Class members who do not exclude themselves will automatically receive settlement benefits.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who own or owned any model First Generation, Series 1, Series 2 or Series 3 Apple Watch for personal and/or household use and are reflected in Apple’s records as having reported battery-swelling issues between April 24, 2015, and Feb. 6, 2024

Potential Award

Up to $50

Proof of Purchase

N/A

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.

Payment Selection Deadline

04/10/2025

Case Name

Smith, et al. v. Apple Inc., Case No. 4:21-cv-09527-HSG, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

04/10/2025

Settlement Website

WatchSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Angeion Group
1650 Arch St., Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
800-783-1227

Class Counsel

Steven L Nicholas
Lucy E Tufts
CUNNINGHAM BOUNDS LLC

Michael F Ram
MORGAN & MORGAN COMPLEX LITIGATION GROUP

Benjamin H Kilborn Jr
KILBORN LAW LLC

Defense Counsel

Erin M Bosman
MORRISON & FOERSTER LLP