July 2nd, 2024

Apple's $50M butterfly keyboard lawsuit gets final approval

Apple's $50 million settlement for butterfly keyboard issues in MacBook laptops approved. Users to receive $50-$395 payouts. 86,000 claims submitted. Lawyers to distribute funds promptly.

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Apple's $50M butterfly keyboard lawsuit gets final approval

Apple's $50 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over its butterfly keyboard design has received final approval, paving the way for payouts ranging from $50 to $395 to affected MacBook users. The butterfly keyboard, introduced in 2015, faced widespread issues like keys sticking or breaking, leading to multiple lawsuits. Despite attempts to address problems through revisions, users continued to experience difficulties. The settlement, approved by a US judge, allocates a significant portion to attorneys but ensures compensation for impacted MacBook owners. While some argued for higher payouts, the judge deemed the settlement fair and reasonable. Over 86,000 claims were submitted before the March deadline, with no specified timeline for payouts. The lawyers involved aim to distribute the funds promptly. This resolution marks a significant step in addressing the long-standing keyboard problems faced by MacBook users.

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By @b3ing - 4 months
It’s probably a class action lawsuit that will only pay you $50 if you know the laptop serial # and mac address of the network card on the laptop affected.

Then Apple doesn’t have to pay as much as most people won’t have that info

By @mrtesthah - 4 months