Monday 21 Nov 2005 - 09:30
The settlement to a US class-action lawsuit against brought by customers over the iPod's rechargeable battery is being appealed, holding up resolution of the case.
Apple representatives confirmed that the settlement over claims that the company misrepresented the capabilities of the iPod's rechargeable battery was being appealed, though the company stressed it had not filed the appeal. Apple declined further comment.
A notice posted on the iPod Settlement Web site says the appeal was filed on October 24, 2005 in the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo. As a result, settlement benefits will not be provided unless and until the appeal is resolved. This process, the Web site notes, could take an extended period of time (up to a year or more).
The settlement, which was approved by a San Mateo, California County judge in late August 2005, offered users several forms of compensation including a store credit, voucher, partial compensation for a battery replacement if one has been made already, or extended warranty coverage – depending on the age of the iPod and the particular circumstances.
The settlement covered US owners of first, second or third-generation iPods who purchased their devices before May 31, 2004. For third-generation iPod owners, Apple offered to extend the one-year warranty for a second year. Third-generation iPod owners who submit a claim could either get their battery replaced for free or get a store credit for US$50, that can be redeemed at the Apple Store online or at kiosks at brick-and-mortar Apple Store locations.
Consumers who bought a first or second-generation iPod who experienced a battery failure within two years of purchase could get a $50 Apple Store credit, or a check payment of $25. And those first, second or third-generation iPod owners who paid for a battery replacement under Apple's iPod Battery Replacement Program would be paid 50 percent of their costs, according to the agreement.
Digit Staff
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