Product Liability
Apple Watch Battery Swelling Class Settlement
In Smith et al. v. Apple Inc., plaintiffs claimed that certain Apple Watch models (Series 0, 1, 2, and 3) suffer from a propensity for
October 5, 2025
Overview
In Smith et al. v. Apple Inc., plaintiffs claimed that certain Apple Watch models (Series 0, 1, 2, and 3) suffer from a propensity for battery swelling that can damage the device’s display, compromise the internal structure, or even pose safety risks. Apple denied wrongdoing but agreed to a $20 million class settlement to resolve these allegations.
Court & Jurisdiction
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 4:21-cv-09527-HSG.
Plaintiff / Class Counsel
Class counsel include Steven L. Nicholas, Lucy E. Tufts (Cunningham Bounds LLC), Michael F. Ram (Morgan & Morgan Complex Litigation Group), and Benjamin H. Kilborn Jr. (Kilborn Law LLC).
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