If you had an Apple Watch between 2015 and February of last year, there is the possibility that the company owes you a small payment. This is due to a recent settlement of $ 20 million in a class action lawsuit against swollen batteries.
Apple has All misconduct refusesIn an explanation that is sent to Lifehacker sister publication Cnet That we have not agreed to the requirements against this Apple Watch models of the early generation. “Instead of promoting the legal costs, the company only decides to pay for a flat rate and to take it on instead. Given the fact that the action, Smith et al. v. Apple IncIt was understandable for over five years.
Getting your piece of the settlement may not be so easy. To qualify, you must already take measures after you have registered the battery swelling on a first generation Apple Watch model between April 24, 2015 and February 6, 2024 . That sounds like you, you don’t have to submit a claim, but there are a few steps you can take to ensure payment.
First, pay attention to an e -mail or postcard that informs you about your payment authorization. This contains a termination ID or a confirmation code, which you then have to enter in the Settlement website How to update your payment information. You have time to send this information until April 10th. If you have the feeling that you qualify but do not receive a message, you can also reach a fee -free number or address of the billing administrator to get the ball rolling. per Section 7 of the FAQ of the settlement site.
If you want to conclude from the settlement that preserve your right to your own legal dispute against Apple, you can do this through the same process. As soon as the dust has gotten, the class members can expect a payout of around 20 US dollars per watch affected, although the special features may depending on the number of people who can update their payment information and include at 50 US dollars per person affected become.
