Apple Settles $20 Million Lawsuit Over Apple Watch Battery Swelling: Are You Eligible for a Payout?

Apple Settles $20 Million Lawsuit Over Apple Watch Battery Swelling: Are You Eligible for a Payout?

Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit concerning battery swelling issues in older Apple Watch models. This legal action, Smith et al. v. Apple Inc., filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, addresses allegations of defective batteries in Apple Watch Series 0, 1, 2, and 3 devices. If you owned one of these models and encountered battery swelling, you could be eligible for a payout. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the settlement, eligibility criteria, the claims process, and what it means for Apple Watch owners. Understanding the Battery Swelling Issue Battery swelling is a phenomenon that occurs when the internal components of a battery expand, often due to chemical reactions, age, or manufacturing defects. In the case of the Apple Watch, the lawsuit alleged that certain models were prone to this issue, potentially posing safety risks and causing device malfunction. While Apple maintai…