TIME is running out for Americans to file claims for a share of a $95 million payout.
Eligible Apple users will only get a payment if they file on or before July 2, 2025.
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The settlement alleges that the company recorded confidential or private communications from current or former owners or purchasers of Siri Devices.
It’s also alleged that while Apple obtained the users’ information, it was then shared with third parties due to an “unintended Siri activation,” according to the settlement website.
The claims alleged are a violation of consumer protection laws and privacy laws.
However, Apple denies all of the allegations and that it did anything improper or unlawful despite settling.
To score the cash, you must file a claim by July 2, 2025.
GET YOUR MONEY
The $95 million settlement provides a cap of $20 per Siri Device.
Just note that the amount available to will increase or decrease pro rata depending on the total number of claims submitted, and Siri Devices claimed.
However, the final amount can’t be known until all claims have been evaluated.
Those eligible may submit claims for up to five Siri Devices.
While the settlement amount has been announced, it still must go through the court.
On August 1, 2025, at 9am the court will have the final approval hearing, to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
The final amount and payment date will not be decided until the court hearing.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
The settlement benefits all U.S. current, former, owners or purchasers of a Siri Device whose confidential or private communications were obtained by Apple.
Additionally, the data must have been shared with third parties without consent or knowledge.
The dates to qualify are September 17, 2014 to December 31, 2024.
Just note that the settlement class excludes:
- Apple
- Any entity in which Apple has a controlling interest
- Apple’s directors
- Officers and employees
- Apple’s legal representatives, successors, and assigns
- Judicial officers assigned to this case and their staff and immediate families
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
MORE MONEY
T-Mobile is also sending out the first round of $25,000 checks from the $350 million data breach settlement.
The data breach settlement has been involved in the lawsuit for years, relating to a 2021 cyberattack.
Roughly 76 million customers were exposed, potentially revealing personal information such as addresses, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth.
Popular home appliance brand Whirlpool is also paying up after it was found that some of its refrigerators, sold under three different brands, may develop frost build-up that interferes with cooling.
The lawsuit alleges that specific Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag refrigerators sold between 2012 and 2019 have a manufacturing defect that causes excessive frost to accumulate on the evaporator.
This frost buildup allegedly prevents the refrigerator from cooling food properly, leading to other damage.
