Payments related to a In 2018, a lawsuit was filed over Apple’s butterfly MacBook keyboards it is reported that it has started to arrive. The settlement site now says payments for approved claims will be made in August – and sure enough, 9-5MacMichael Burkhardt reports that he received two settlement checks in the mail on Saturday. How much in-demand MacBook owners will receive varies depending on the extent of repairs needed on their device. But for some, that could mean a check (or multiple) for up to $395.
Since Apple introduced its butterfly keyboard in 2015, complaints have surfaced about “sticky” and unresponsive keys, sensitivity to debris, and other major issues. The company finally began phasing out the design in 2019 A lawsuit filed in 2018 accused Apple knowing that there is a problem with their keyboards and hiding it from consumers. Although Apple denied the lawsuit’s allegations of a defective keyboard and admitted no wrongdoing, it agreed to pay $50 million as part of the settlement.
According to the farm’s website, people who have two or more top cases replaced within four years of purchasing one of the affected MacBooks can expect to receive between $300 and $395. MacBook owners with just one top case replacement can earn up to $125. Bidders who only need the buttons replaced will receive a maximum of $50. Of course, you must submit any claims by the billing deadlines to receive payment. And when settlement was first achieved in 2022, Reuters said it will only apply to customers who purchased the affected laptops in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Washington. Full details can be found in the case Frequently asked questions.
