If you’re a keen reader who bought at least 12 ebooks between 2010 and 2017, you could have the opportunity to receive cash compensation as part of a class action settlement. This lawsuit involves Apple, Apple Canada and several major e-book publishers, who were accused of conspiring to fix the prices of e-books sold in Canada, artificially inflating costs between 2010 and 2017. The class action settlement is as high as $15 million Canadian dollars.
Details of the Class Action Settlement Against Apple
Under the settlement, consumers who purchased 12 or more eligible e-books from Google, Amazon, Sony, Kobo or iTunes could be eligible to receive a share of the $15 million compensation fund. This fund was established to resolve the price fixing allegations, although the publishers and Apple have denied any liability or misconduct in court.
What Should You Do?
If you think you are eligible, you have several options:
- Submit a Claim: You must submit your claim by September 23, 2024, if you are not automatically enrolled through iTunes or Kobo.
- Opt Out: If you prefer not to be a party to the settlement and keep your right to sue separate, you can opt out by the same deadline.
- Objecting to the Agreement: You also have the option to file an objection if you do not agree with the terms of the agreement.
Claim and Payment Process
Claimants who successfully submit their claim will receive a payment by post or credits to their iTunes or Kobo account, depending on the purchase method used. It is important to keep the linked accounts active to ensure the receipt of funds.
For more details about the settlement, how to file a claim, or any other questions you may have, we recommend reading the Official Notification or contacting the Claims Administrator. You can call 1-877-514-0201 or write to the postal address provided in the Notification.
Apple to Pay off Qualifying MacBook Owners in Another Class Action Settlement
Two years after settling a class action lawsuit over faulty MacBook keyboards, Apple will finally start sending payments to eligible people. According to MacRumors, the payments will begin to be issued in August 2024, as recently updated on the website of the Litigation Settlement on MacBook Keyboards.
In order to receive payment, you must have purchased a MacBook with a butterfly keyboard between 2015 and 2019 and have had repairs or technical service performed on the keyboard during that period. According to emails sent to qualifying MacBook owners, those who have replaced the top case at least twice could receive up to $395, while those who have only replaced it once could receive up to $125. In case of having only replaced keys, the maximum payment would be $50.
Those wishing to claim a share of the charge must have submitted a claim by March 6 and claim that the repairs did not solve the keyboard problems in order to receive payment. If you’ve already filed your claim, there’s nothing else you need to do – Apple will notify you by email once your automatic payment has been sent.
Although Apple reached an agreement in July 2022, the court did not approve the agreement until May 2023 and the payment order was issued only on June 27, 2024, which has prolonged the process.