Own an iPhone? You could get a piece of a $35M settlement
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Owners of certain Apple products could be eligible for up to $349 as part of a $35 million settlement.
Apple settled a 2019 lawsuit regarding audio issues with the iPhone 7, but denied the claims and any allegations of wrongdoing.
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Customers who received an email or physical mail notification from the Settlement Administrator may be eligible to receive part of the settlement.
The eligibility criteria are as follows: You must have owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus between September 16, 2016, and January 3, 2023, and either notified Apple about an issue covered by the settlement or paid the company for a repair or replacement, according to the Settlement Administrator.
To claim a payment, let the Settlement Administrator know how you want to receive it by June 3. You can do this by mail or on the settlement website.
Each payment will range from a minimum of $50 to a maximum payout of $349. Customers who reported audio issues to Apple, but did not pay to replace or repair their device, are eligible for $125 as part of the settlement.
The deadline to claim part of the settlement is June 3. The final approval hearing for the lawsuit is on July 18.
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