Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a class action lawsuit over battery swelling issues in early models of the Apple Watch. The settlement affects owners of the first generation, Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3 models who may have experienced problems related to battery swelling that potentially caused damage to the devices. The lawsuit alleged that these Apple Watch models had defective batteries that could swell and damage the watch.
Apple denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the claims are unfounded. However, the company chose to settle the lawsuit to avoid prolonged litigation. Eligible owners who reported battery swelling issues to Apple in the United States between April 24, 2015, and February 6, 2024, may receive payments ranging from $20 to $50 per eligible device.
The settlement website provides a full breakdown of the eligibility requirements and deadlines. According to the settlement terms, class members will receive payment without needing to submit a claim form. They need to provide their payment information through the settlement website by April 10.
Apple Watch battery settlement details
Notices of eligibility will be sent out via mail and email. To qualify for the settlement, users must have owned an affected Apple Watch model in the U.S. and reported issues related to battery swelling, such as filing a complaint with customer service, between April 24, 2015, and February 6, 2024.
If you own or owned a First Generation or Series 1, 2, or 3 Watch, you may be eligible for payment from the class action settlement. Apple stated, “While we strongly disagree with the claims made against these early generation Apple Watch models, we agreed to settle to avoid further litigation.”
The settlement provides a $20 million fund for payments, and the payout will be between $20 and $50, depending on the number of claimants. Apple will automatically notify those with a valid claim, so there’s no need to apply.
However, it’s recommended that once Apple has contacted you, you should click on the provided link to ensure your payment details are up to date. This must be done by April 10, 2025. For further details, eligible individuals should refer to the settlement website to ensure compliance with all necessary steps for receiving their payments.
Stay informed to make sure you don’t miss out if you are eligible for this settlement.
