Settlement payments were sent to class members who submitted timely payment-election forms. The filing and check-cashing periods are closed.
StatusPayments IssuedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineMarch 1, 2024The claims or election period is closed unless stated otherwise.
Settlement Fund$25 millionDeductions and allocation terms apply.
Potential BenefitUp to $30Eligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Apple misrepresented the ability to share certain app subscriptions through Family Sharing. Apple denied wrongdoing and agreed to a settlement.
Who Was Covered?
The class included qualifying U.S. residents who were enrolled in an Apple Family Sharing group and purchased a subscription to a non-Apple app through the App Store during the class period.
What Benefits Were Available?
Eligible class members who completed the required election could receive a payment of up to $30, depending on the settlement's allocation rules.
How Claims Were Filed
Payment-election forms had to be submitted by March 1, 2024. Payments were later issued, and paper checks had to be cashed or deposited by March 3, 2025.
• Election deadline: March 1, 2024
• Payments: Sent to timely electing class members
• Paper-check void date: March 3, 2025
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other court-approved deductions are governed by the settlement documents and orders. These amounts can affect individual benefits.
Case Information
Peters v. Apple Inc., Case No. 19STCV21787, in Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.