Class action
Apple class action lawsuit
Apple is a defendant in Landsheft v. Apple Inc., a proposed class action filed on March 19, 2025 in District Court, N.D. California.
The court record lists the nature of suit as 370 Other Fraud, on docket 5:25-cv-02668.
The most recent filing Sparrow has read from the docket is dated August 13, 2026.
Case details
- Case
- Landsheft v. Apple Inc.
- Court
- District Court, N.D. California
- Docket number
- 5:25-cv-02668
- Case filed
- March 19, 2025
- Nature of suit
- 370 Other Fraud
- Most recent filing
- August 13, 2026
What this case is about
The case is identified as a fraud action against Apple, but the provided docket information does not describe the specific conduct or alleged harm. Recent filings concern scheduling and motions; they do not indicate a proposed settlement.
This summary describes the court filings listed below. It is not legal advice, and it does not establish whether you are a member of any class. That is set by the court-approved class definition.
Recent court filings
- Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
What happens next in a class action
- The complaint is filed. One or more named plaintiffs sue on behalf of a proposed class of people they say were harmed in the same way.
- Motions and discovery. The defendant usually asks the court to dismiss the case. If it survives, both sides exchange evidence, which can take a year or more.
- Class certification or settlement talks. The court decides whether the case can proceed on behalf of the whole class. Many cases settle around this point; others are dismissed.
- Preliminary approval. If the parties settle, the judge reviews the terms. Once preliminarily approved, a court-appointed administrator notifies class members and opens claims.
- Final approval and payment. After the claim deadline, the court holds a fairness hearing. Payments go out after final approval and any appeals, often months later.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a settlement in the Apple class action yet?
Check the recent court filings on this page: a motion for preliminary or final approval of a settlement means the parties have agreed to settle. Once a settlement is approved, the court-appointed administrator publishes the claim form, the eligibility rules and the deadline, and Sparrow links its own settlement page here when it lists that settlement.
Can I join this lawsuit?
You usually do not need to sign up to be part of a class action. If the court certifies a class or approves a settlement, everyone who fits the class definition is included, and you would file a claim with the administrator to get paid.
Do I need a lawyer?
No. Class members are represented by class counsel, who are paid from any settlement or judgment. You can hire your own lawyer, but it isn't required to file a claim. Sparrow is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
How much could the payout be?
Nobody knows until the case settles or goes to trial. A settlement sets the total fund and how it is divided, and the per-person amount often depends on how many valid claims are filed.
How to check the official record
The full docket is public. If a settlement is approved, the court-appointed administrator, not Sparrow, publishes the claim form, the eligibility criteria, and the filing deadline.
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