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Apple Settles $20M Lawsuit Over Watch Battery Issues

1/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit concerning battery swelling in its first-generation, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 Apple Watches. Owners of the affected watches could receive between $20 and $50 each. Claims must be submitted by April 10, 2025, with Apple set to notify eligible participants directly.

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Historical Context

Apple's $20 million settlement over battery swelling in its early Apple Watch models reflects a broader trend of consumer class-action lawsuits against tech companies. Similar to past cases, such as the 2010 High-Tech Employee Antitrust Litigation, these lawsuits address issues of product safety and corporate accountability, highlighting ongoing tensions between consumer rights and corporate practices in the technology sector.

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Story summary

Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit concerning battery swelling in its first-generation, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 Apple Watches. Owners of the affected watches could receive between $20 and $50 each. Claims must be submitted by April 10, 2025, with Apple set to notify eligible participants directly.

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