Owners of Apple Watches: It’s possible that you are owed money.
Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement to address allegations that certain Apple Watch batteries expanded over time, perhaps harming other important parts like the display, as a result of a class-action lawsuit pertaining to battery swelling issues.
According to the case, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, first-generation, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 batteries may expand inside their small compartments and malfunction. Despite denying any misconduct, Apple decided to reach a settlement.
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Apple refuted the allegations in a statement, claiming that the Apple Watch is “designed to be safe and reliable.”
“This settlement applies to purchasers of Original Apple Watch, Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3, which are no longer available for purchase,” the business stated in a statement. “While we strongly disagree with the claims made against these early generation Apple Watch models, we agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.”
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Who is eligible to receive the Apple Watch reward?
Users who owned an impacted Apple Watch model in the US and complained about battery swelling, for example, by contacting customer care, between April 24, 2015, and February 6, 2024, are eligible for reimbursement.
How much money could owners of Apple Watches receive?
Users will discover that, depending on a number of variables, their amounts vary. Depending on how many claims are filed, compensation will vary from $20 to $50. According to WatchSettlement.com, certain qualified users will be notified by email or postcard that they qualify for a class payout.
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How do owners of Apple Watches submit a claim?
By April 10, 2025, those who want a payout must use the settlement website to submit their request.
Users must locate the QR code on the settlement website and use an app or the built-in camera to scan it. After that, users can choose whether they want to receive their money by ACH transfer, electronic check, virtual prepaid Visa, or MasterCard.
Users who think they qualify but did not receive a notice can submit a claim via email.
Customers of Apple who accept the settlement sum give up the ability to sue the company for the battery problem in the future.
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