Allen v. Apple Class Action Settlement

Quite some 17-inch LCD Studio Displays have had certain problems that made customers to file Class Action Lawsuits against the Mac Maker.

Apparently, the inverter of the Apple 17-inch LCD Studio Display caused the gradient dimming of the top or bottom half of the screen of the Display. The result was that the power light would constantly blink on and off in a short-short-long pattern to signal a problem, meaning that the displays in question were faulty and everyone that purchased such products could be entitled to benefits under the class action settlement.

Based on the purchase, one is automatically a member of the Settlement Class and is included in the settlement unless a valid request is mailed to Class Counsel until January 19, 2007.

To be a member of the Settlement Class, one has got to be a US resident and displays that are recognized in the settlement are only the new 17-inch LCD Studio Displays purchased in the United States after May 2001.

Although Apple has denied all allegations and has asserted many defenses, the Mac maker has agreed to settle so that it would not risk supporting the cost of a lawsuit. Apple will provide a cash refund to Class Members who paid for the type of repair covered by the settlement and who send in a valid claim form.

The refund can vary from $75 to $400 depending on whether the Covered Repair was performed by Apple or by an independent service provider ("Third-Party Provider"). Apple Authorized Service Providers are considered Third-Party Providers under the settlement. The amount of the refund payment will also vary depending on whether the Covered Repair was performed during the second or third year after you have purchased your Display.

The settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing or an indication that any law was violated, and the Court will hold a hearing on February 15, 2007, at 1:30 p.m., so that it may decide whether to approve the settlement or not.