A federal court approved a $20 million settlement between Apple and users of Apple Watch in a case that claimed the devices were defective and harmed wearers.
The class-action settlement was made as part of a lawsuit filed by Apple Watch users in December 2021. The plaintiffs alleged that the First Generation, Series 1 through 6, and Series SE Apple Watches contained an “undisclosed and unreasonably dangerous safety hazard” in the form of batteries suddenly swelling, according to an Oct. 25 court order. This can cause the watch screen to crack, detach, or shatter, leading to “razor-sharp” edges being exposed and potentially resulting in personal injuries and operational failure of the devices.
