Apple has reached a $20 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over Apple Watch battery swelling. If you owned an Apple Watch Series 0, 1, 2, or 3 and reported swelling issues, you may qualify for compensation.
Apple Denies Allegations but Settles
The lawsuit, Smith et al. v. Apple Inc, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Despite the settlement, Apple denies any wrongdoing or liability. The company states it is settling to avoid litigation costs.
Apple spokesperson Aushawna Collins reaffirmed this stance in a statement to The Verge, saying the company “strongly disagrees” with claims regarding early Apple Watch models.
Who Qualifies for Compensation?
To be eligible for a payout, you must:
- Have owned an Apple Watch Series 0, 1, 2, or 3.
- Have reported Apple Watch battery swelling issues to Apple between April 24, 2015, and February 6, 2024.
If you qualify, you must confirm or update your payment details by April 10, 2025, to receive compensation.
Payout Details and Next Steps
Eligible users may receive payments between $20 and $50 per affected watch. However, accepting compensation means waiving future claims related to battery swelling for these models.
For those who wish to opt out or challenge the settlement, the deadline to do so is February 24, 2025.
Apple’s settlement aims to resolve concerns over Apple Watch battery swelling, but the company maintains its smartwatches had no defects.