On December 22, 2017, Kaplan Fox filed a class action consumer protection complaint against Apple, Inc. for Apple’s alleged misrepresentations and omissions with regards to its iPhone software updates. Consumers in the lawsuit allege that Apple failed to tell them that the new software updates purposely slowed down their iPhones’ performance. Plaintiffs allege that Apple deceptively “throttled” the iPhones in order to get customers to purchase a new battery or upgrade to a new device altogether.

The lawsuit is a proposed class action covering purchasers of iPhone models 6 and 7, and was filed after Apple admitted on December 20, 2017, that certain software updates were impacting the devices’ performance. Plaintiffs’ complaint alleges that Apple’s actions violate consumer protection laws and seeks damages on behalf of iPhone purchasers.

Kaplan Fox has extensive experience representing consumers in cases alleging they were deceived by false advertising into purchasing consumer electronics, nutritional supplements, toys, and other household goods. Kaplan Fox’s dedication to protecting consumers’ rights has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in class action cases that held companies accountable for consumer fraud. If you would like more information about our case against Apple, Case No. 5:17-cv-7285, fill out the form below or contact us toll-free at 1-844-333-7660.