MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement
Last verified September 10, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 6, 2023. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Apple sold MacBook laptops between 2015 and 2019 equipped with defective butterfly keyboards that allegedly caused characters to repeat unexpectedly, letters or characters to not appear, and keys to feel sticky or unresponsive. Apple denies the allegations and asserts the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Anyone in the United States who purchased a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro laptop between 2015 and 2019 equipped with a butterfly keyboard mechanism and received qualifying repairs from Apple. Eligibility depends on repair type: Group 1 members received at least two topcase replacements within four years of purchase; Group 2 members received one topcase replacement and declare the repair did not resolve issues; Group 3 members received one or more keycap replacements and declare the repairs did not resolve issues.
How to file
The claim deadline (March 6, 2023) has passed. Group 1 members were sent automatic payments and could update their mailing address. Group 2 and Group 3 members needed to submit a Claim Form declaring their repair did not resolve keyboard issues, with additional proof required if Apple had no record of purchase or repair. Initial distributions were completed, with supplemental payments made in February 2026 to members who negotiated their initial payments.
Common questions
- How much does the MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $50M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 6, 2023. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at keyboardsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the MacBook Keyboard Litigation Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for March 16, 2023; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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