Apple E-Book Class Action Settlement
Class Eligibility
The class Members of the Apple class action settlement include anyone who purchased one or more e-books published by Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin or Simon & Schuster between April 1, 2010 and May 21, 2012.
You must have been a U.S. resident at the time of purchase
Estimated Amount
To be determined pending final approval
Proof of Purchase
Not Required
If you purchased your e-books from the following retailers Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Google, Kobo or Sony
Claim Form
Case Name
State of Texas, et al. v. Penguin Group (USA) Inc., et al,
Case No. 12-cv-3394
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Case Summary
Apple Inc. has reached an agreement on a class action lawsuit alleging that Apple along with the five top publishing companies in the United States (Hachette Book Group Inc., HarperCollins Publishers LLC, Macmillan, Penguin Group (USA) Inc. and Simon & Schuster Inc, conspired to fix and raise the retail prices of E-books. Thirty three states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple for alleged conspiracy. Apple denies the allegations but agreed to settle the e-book price-fixing class action lawsuit to avoid the time, expense and uncertainty associated with ongoing litigation. The Apple e-book class action settlement was preliminarily approved on August 1
If you purchased e-books through Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Kobo or Sony, you do not need to file a Claim Form to receive benefits from the Apple class action settlement. Your eligible e-book purchases will automatically be included and you will receive an account credit. If you would like to receive a check instead of an account credit, you must submit your request by Oct. 31, 2014.
Settlement Pool
Pending Final Approval
Settlement Website
Deadline
10/31/2014
Contact
Apple E-Books Antitrust Litigation Exclusions
P.O. Box 1851
Faribault, MN 55021-1899
1-866-686-9333
nfo@EbookLawsuits.com
I have purchased many ebooks from apple
I’ve made multiple purchases of Ebooks from apple. Who would have known!
My e book has become increasingly unusable due to may lag spikes when opening apps. I had only gotten it recently and it has already started doing this.
i purchased at least 4 ebooks from apple
I’ve purchased 6 ebooks from Apple
I PURCHASED SEVERAL E BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
i have purchased 4 ebooks for my children
Wow,I purchased several ebooks for my niece..
I purchased my books for my grand kids who would have known
Had alot of problems with my e-book me an my Husband i would say needs more work
Have purchased this for my mother.
I have one I purchased for myself
I have purchased a few e-books.
I got one for my mom dad and two sisters and one for myself
I purchased 4 e books for my family. This is unbeleivable.
Yes I did
I purchased two e books ! Wow !!!!!!!!!!!
DID ANYONE GET A CHECK YET ?
i got one for my brother.
Yes I have purchased eBooks from Apple and Amazon
I have purchased ebooks for myself and given them as gifts to my family.
I have purchased 6 Ebooks from apple
I have purchased several ebooks from apple