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Civil Litigation

Oct. 2, 2020

Fees too high in $500M Apple settlement, objectors say

As many as 30 objections to the deal, which could be as low as $310 million, have been filed since September. There are potentially tens of millions of class members. They stand to receive an estimated $25 depending on the number of claims submitted.

Objectors to a $500 million settlement to resolve accusations Apple intentionally slowed older iPhones so consumers would buy newer models argue plaintiffs' attorneys are seeking excessive fees and the compensation class members are expected to receive is insignificant relative to the tech giant's allegedly egregious misconduct.

As many as 30 objections to the deal, which could be as low as $310 million, have been filed since Septem...

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