How to claim your piece of Apple's $20 million watch settlement
Although Apple denies any wrongdoing, but you could still be owed money if you had an Apple Watch between 2015 and February of last year.
How to claim your piece of Apple's $20 million watch settlement
Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit concerning battery swelling issues in early Apple Watch models, specifically Series 0, 1, 2, and 3. If you had any of these Apple Watch between 2015 and February of last year, there’s a chance the company might owe you a small payout. Although, the gadget maker denies all allegations . Apple, in a statement, says “we strongly disagree with the claims made against these early generation Apple Watch models.” However, rather than continue with legal fees, the company opted to settle to avoid further litigation costs instead. Given that the lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Smith et al. v. Apple Inc, lasted for over five years, that’s understandable. Getting your piece of the $20 million settlement might not be so simple. To qualify for the settlement, you need to have already reported the battery swelling issues to Apple between April 24, 2015 and February …
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