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iPod iPod Lawsuit Settled
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So as a UK citizen does anyone have any idea what steps I could take to try and gain some compensation towards a new battery from Apple?
Anyone know any contact details/phone numbers etc because I don't think it's fair that this is a USA only deal.
Anyone with any UK/European legal experience have any idea how something could be started so we can get new batteries or compensation (worked out at Apple's exchange rate not the standard USA - UK rate as well!)
Anyone know any contact details/phone numbers etc because I don't think it's fair that this is a USA only deal.
Anyone with any UK/European legal experience have any idea how something could be started so we can get new batteries or compensation (worked out at Apple's exchange rate not the standard USA - UK rate as well!)
Originally Posted by brian4610
Ok, i've read 3 of these pages, and haven't seen the answer i'm looking for.
So, I've got a 3G ipod bought in june of '03. My battery is fine, but i'm running out of space and could use the extra gigs. Would i be able to get a new ipod if i sent it in? I'm thinking no, but does anyone know FOR SURE?
Otherwise, i fill out a form and get a $50 rebate?
seriously, how do you people sleep at night? when you hear the words "morals", "ethics" and "responsibility" do you reach for the dictionary and throw it away?
Ok, i've read 3 of these pages, and haven't seen the answer i'm looking for.
So, I've got a 3G ipod bought in june of '03. My battery is fine, but i'm running out of space and could use the extra gigs. Would i be able to get a new ipod if i sent it in? I'm thinking no, but does anyone know FOR SURE?
Otherwise, i fill out a form and get a $50 rebate?
seriously, how do you people sleep at night? when you hear the words "morals", "ethics" and "responsibility" do you reach for the dictionary and throw it away?
Apple UK is legally a separate corporation from Apple USA, and each is subject to the different laws and regulations of "the land," the country they are doing business in. The "iPod Battery" lawsuit was brought against Apple USA by citizens of the USA in US courts using US lawyers. Hence, this settlement only applies to "residents of the USA." Now think about that a moment. If citizens of the UK sue a UK corporation, then that has no bearing on or application to the USA.cheekyspanky said:
Fairness is not an issue and does not even apply. In this instance, citizens of the UK have the same options and capabilities available to them that the citizens of the USA have. UK citizens must use the UK legal system to take action against Apple UK, if that is what they want and choose.
Heck, I want compensation from Jaguar, because their cars were so shoddy and crappy for so many years; the damned things are not repairable and Jaguar does not offer any replacement program. That's just not fair!
sacear said:
There's no need for me a take a step back and "think about that a moment."
I wasn't implying that it's unfair I can't claim via a US lawsuit, I mean it would be unfair if nothing gets done about it in Europe.
I'd like to know how would be best to go about it. (the part of your diatribe that actually applies)
Good afternoon...
Good afternoon everyone, I am happy to report that i have received a letter from the ipod settlement people with the form and a letter explaining the terms of the settlement. I will be filling and mailing it out tomorrow. They even managed to find me at my new address, good for them.
Good afternoon everyone, I am happy to report that i have received a letter from the ipod settlement people with the form and a letter explaining the terms of the settlement. I will be filling and mailing it out tomorrow. They even managed to find me at my new address, good for them.
I was always a little disappointed with the Ipod bat life, but I learned to live with it.
I can't put my hand on the receipt now though I imagine since I bought it from the Apple Store online they still have a record of me.
I want one of those Ishuffle dealies!
I can't put my hand on the receipt now though I imagine since I bought it from the Apple Store online they still have a record of me.
I want one of those Ishuffle dealies!
has anyone found a link for the online claims receipt? i checked the website, but couldn't find anything. usually they have this sort of stuff on the bottom of the main page (www.apple.com), but there is nothing about ipods there.
link to claim form
I think that there is nothing on the Apple website because the agreement is not officially "legal" yet. Apple has merely agreed to settle with the plaintiffs (out of court). I think the plaintiffs' attorney must be sending out those letters that people are receiving. Can someone who has received one of those iPod Battery settlement letters confirm who is the sender?
Yeah, the link is in post #32 of this thread.wide said:
I think that there is nothing on the Apple website because the agreement is not officially "legal" yet. Apple has merely agreed to settle with the plaintiffs (out of court). I think the plaintiffs' attorney must be sending out those letters that people are receiving. Can someone who has received one of those iPod Battery settlement letters confirm who is the sender?
I just called Apple support to make sure that my Ipod is one of the affected models. I also got the word from them that there is nothing official regarding this issue on their behalf.
I would suppose that no $50.00 credits are being issued yet either.
Has anyone actually received a credit yet?
I would suppose that no $50.00 credits are being issued yet either.
Has anyone actually received a credit yet?
I think an important point needs to be stated at this time, as many readers are believing this whole Apple settlement agreement is completely settled and true.doctor pangloss said:
Apple has made no statement at all, official or otherwise, in regards to this settlement or even the case.
This thread is based on a story by CBS news. We all know how unreliable CBS has been lately. That story states merely that Apple has "agreed" to settle. Apple has not settled yet. And the awards ($50 credit vouchers) are what the plaintiffs are asking for, not what Apple has agreed to and settled on. We don't know what the actually award will be until the settlement is final.
I think doctor pangloss makes a good point, that nothing is official, just rumor and hearsay at this point. There are no $50 vouchers yet. This whole thing could be a scam, yet unlikely. However, I think we should all hold our excitement and celebration until Apple actually makes a statement.
My envelope said AIP... the top of the claims form says, "Apple iPod Claims Administrator, address, and claim form."sacear said:
However, the included letter does say "Notice of pendency and proposed settlement of class action." I think this reinforces what doctor and sacear were both saying: Nothing is official, yet.
devilot76 said:
When my girlfriend and I buy gifts that it is wise to save the receipt for (ipods, cameras, anything with extended warranties, etc...), we will give the receipt, but seal it in an envelope and write on the outside what it is for. And include any warranty info as well (if applicable). Then if you need it, you know where it is.
Of course, there needs to be a certain level of trust for this to work. But for us, it does.
I got the form in the mail too. The 3G iPod is still around (not mine, I got it for my mother two years ago). Don't know where the recipt is, or if I still have it. If I found it, I'm SO going to the Apple store and buy something... maybe a new iPod mini? 
Shipping Charges
Does anyone know how much we'd have to pay for shipping/handling charges if we chose the battery replacement option for the 3G iPod?
Does anyone know how much we'd have to pay for shipping/handling charges if we chose the battery replacement option for the 3G iPod?
agreement to settle
Does anyone know if there is a date in the agreement that the settlement must be completed by?
Ah, okay, thanks. Yeah, basically I'm wondering at what stage this "settlement" is right now. So, seems as of now, there is no actual settlement, just an agreement to settle at some point. Hmm.devilot76 said:
Does anyone know if there is a date in the agreement that the settlement must be completed by?