Settlement of 'Antennagate' Lawsuit Gives iPhone 4 Buyers $15 or a Free Bumper

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Posted February 18, 2012 at 6:33am by Shalom Levytam

A settlement has finally been reached in the class action lawsuit against Apple and the iPhone 4 antenna, reports CNET.

The preliminary approval announced Friday afternoon will give all US residents who bought the iPhone 4 a free bumper or a $15 check provided by Apple.

The settlement comes from 18 separate lawsuits that were consolidated into one. All share the claim that Apple was "misrepresenting and concealing material information in the marketing, advertising, sale, and servicing of its iPhone 4--particularly as it relates to the quality of the mobile phone antenna and reception and related software."

Apple is forced to send emails to all US buyers by April 30, 2012 notifying them of the settlement. The site, www.iPhone4Settlement.com, will go live in the coming weeks with instructions on the settlement and how to make a claim.

Antennagate started when the iPhone 4 was released and users noticed poor reception when gripping the antenna. It quickly turned into a PR nightmare for Apple. Eventually, Apple held a press conference dismissing any problems with the antenna, but did give a free case to early iPhone 4 buyers.

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Jaedre - February 18, 2012 at 10:59pm

Does this apply to people who already upgraded to 4s? I had the 4 on release date.

DacksMac - February 18, 2012 at 7:50pm

7 phones because I buy three at a time for my two businesses. Had to buy a fourth along the way. Thanks for checking in!

Bigga - February 18, 2012 at 2:20pm

Dude, it's actually spelt Check here in the US. -- Cheque ("Check" in U.S. English)-- Now I understand what you mean about Education going downhill in Ireland.... Daft enough not to realise certain words aren't always spelt the same.

paul - February 18, 2012 at 2:32pm

LOL!! My sentiments, exactly.

learner - February 18, 2012 at 4:47pm

i agree :-)

Bailey - February 18, 2012 at 10:00am

What I would like to know is how much the lawyers made from this? I'm sure its more than $15.

Oneal - February 19, 2012 at 9:12am

He got a free case

Andrew - February 18, 2012 at 7:03am

Wonder if those that have upgraded will be able to get in on this? I was an early adopter...Pre ordered at 4am. I also received a free bumper after the fact with the free case bumper app.