Published
January 19, 2025
Updated
July 26, 2026
The court granted final approval, and the official site now posts post-distribution accounting reports. The payment-selection period is closed.
Current Status
The court granted final approval, and the official site now posts post-distribution accounting reports. The payment-selection period is closed.StatusFinal Approval Granted · Distribution ReportedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineApril 10, 2025 payment selectionThe claims or election period is closed.
Settlement Fund$20 millionDeductions and allocation terms apply.
Potential BenefitApproximately $20 to $50 per covered watchEligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that certain early Apple Watch models experienced issues related to battery swell. Apple denied that the watches had the alleged defect and denied wrongdoing before settling.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The class included qualifying U.S. owners of First Generation, Series 1, Series 2, or Series 3 Apple Watches reflected in Apple's records as having reported a potentially related issue.What Benefits Were Available?
Eligible class members could receive approximately $20 per covered watch, with payments capped at $50 per watch depending on participation and the allocation plan.How Claims Were Filed
No claim form was required, but class members could confirm or update payment information and select a method through April 10, 2025.Official information is available at Apple Watch Settlement.
Important Dates
• Payment-selection deadline: April 10, 2025• Final approval: Granted
• Distribution accounting: Posted on the official site
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
Smith v. Apple Inc., Case No. 4:21-cv-09527-HSG, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.Official Website: Apple Watch Settlement
Sources
• Official settlement or court information: Apple Watch SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$20 million
Case Title
Smith v. Apple Inc.
Case Number
4:21-cv-09527-HSG
Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Claim Deadline
April 10, 2025 payment selection
Status
Final Approval Granted · Distribution Reported
Official Website
Apple Watch Settlement
