Apple iPod Battery Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

Class Action Lawsuit Summary:

Apple Owners Report False Advertising of iPod Battery Life

Apple customers across the country began to complain that after paying hundreds of dollars for an iPod, their iPod battery did not work as well as advertised. Even though the iPod had been promised to provide 10 hours of continuous playback, customers who bought iPods reported their batteries only lasted half that long on average.

Apple Class Action Lawsuit Filed in San Mateo, California

Girard Gibbs' false advertising lawyers filed a class action lawsuit against Apple on behalf of affected iPod owners, alleging that Apple's advertising about iPod's battery life was false and misleading. The lawsuit's complaint alleged consumer fraud, deceptive advertising, and unfair business practices, in violation of various consumer protection laws.

$15 Million Settlement in Apple Class Action Lawsuit

Girard Gibbs LLP and co-counsel negotiated a class action settlement conservatively valued at $15 million. Consumers represented by Girard Gibbs LLP received:

• Cash Payments
• Extended Warranty
• Battery Replacements
• Store Credits

The Honorable Beth L. Freeman said that the class had been represented by "extremely well qualified" counsel. Judge Freeman also confirmed that the class action settlement provided "a significant and substantial benefit" for iPod owners.

Why Girard Gibbs LLP?

Girard Gibbs is a national litigation firm representing consumers, investors, employees, and small businesses in cases involving consumer protection, personal injury, securities, antitrust, and employment laws. The firm’s senior partners, Daniel Girard and Eric Gibbs, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 and Northern California Super Lawyers, and have earned AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing them in the highest class of attorneys for professional ethics and legal skills.