Apple May Owe You Money!
by November 30, 2022
In recent years, Apple has faced significant criticism for the design of the “Butterfly” keyboard on their MacBook laptops. Many users reported issues with the keyboard, including keys that stuck or became unresponsive, which led to a class action lawsuit. If you purchased a MacBook laptop between 2015 and 2019 that was equipped with a “Butterfly” keyboard, you may be eligible to claim a piece of this settlement.
The class action lawsuit was filed against Apple in May 2018 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit claimed that the “Butterfly” keyboard design was defective and prone to failure. Users reported that the keys would become stuck or unresponsive, making it difficult to type. Some users also reported that the keyboard would become so unresponsive that they were unable to use their laptop at all.
In response to these complaints, Apple launched a repair program for the affected laptops. However, the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit argued that this was not enough and that Apple should provide compensation for the inconvenience and cost of repairs.
In June 2018, Apple announced that they would be releasing a new MacBook model with an updated keyboard design. This new design was intended to address the issues with the “Butterfly” keyboard. However, the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit argued that this did not resolve the issue for users who had already purchased laptops with the defective keyboard.
In March 2019, Apple reached a settlement in the class action lawsuit. Under the terms of the settlement, Apple agreed to pay a total of $19 million to affected users. This money will be used to provide compensation to users who experienced issues with the “Butterfly” keyboard.
If you purchased a MacBook laptop between 2015 and 2019 that was equipped with a “Butterfly” keyboard, you may be eligible to claim a piece of this settlement. To be eligible, you must have experienced issues with the keyboard, such as keys that stuck or became unresponsive. You can claim up to $500 if you experienced these issues and paid for repairs, or up to $350 if you did not pay for repairs but still experienced issues with the keyboard.
To claim your piece of the settlement, you will need to submit a claim form. The claim form will ask for information such as the serial number of your MacBook and the dates that you experienced issues with the keyboard. You will also need to provide documentation such as receipts for repairs or proof of purchase.
