AppleCare Replacement Devices $95M Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

Update:

• The Court granted final approval to this settlement April 29, 2022.
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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

ReplacementDeviceLawsuit.com

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