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MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement

Last verified September 18, 2026Source: jndHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Closed to new claims since March 6, 2023. Browse open settlements →

Where this case stands

Payments distributed February 5, 2026

The court approved the settlement and the administrator has reported sending payments to class members who filed valid claims.

Before Judge Edward J. Davila, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (No. 5:18-cv-02813-EJD-VKD).

  1. May 11, 2018
    Case filed
  2. February 10, 2023
    Opt-out and objection deadline

    Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.

  3. March 6, 2023
    Claim deadline

    Claims had to be submitted by this date.

  4. March 16, 2023
    Final approval hearing

    The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.

  5. May 25, 2023
    Case closed by the court
  6. February 5, 2026
    Payments distributed

What happened

MacBook laptops sold between 2015-2019 were equipped with defective butterfly keyboards that resulted in characters repeating unexpectedly, letters or characters not appearing, and/or keys feeling sticky or not responding consistently. Apple denies the allegations and asserts that the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

Any person or entity in the United States who purchased an Apple MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro laptop between 2015 and 2019 that was equipped with a butterfly keyboard mechanism (other than for resale). Payments vary based on whether the buyer received two Topcase Replacements (Group 1), one Topcase Replacement (Group 2), or one or more Keycap Replacements (Group 3).

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice.

  • Settlement Class Payment - Group 1

    Automatic payment for Settlement Class Members who obtained at least two Topcase Replacements from Apple or an Authorized Service Provider within four years of purchase.

  • Settlement Class Payment - Group 2

    Payment for Settlement Class Members who obtained a single Topcase Replacement from Apple or an Authorized Service Provider within four years of purchase and declare that the repair did not resolve the keyboard issues.

  • Settlement Class Payment - Group 3

    Payment for Settlement Class Members who obtained one or more Keycap Replacements from Apple or an Authorized Service Provider within four years of purchase and declare that the repair(s) did not resolve the keyboard issues.

Who is in the class

All persons and entities in the United States who purchased, other than for resale, an Apple MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro laptop between 2015 and 2019 that was equipped with a butterfly keyboard mechanism.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Group 1 members who received two Topcase Replacements were automatically paid via email or postcard notification. Group 2 and Group 3 members must submit a Claim Form declaring that their repairs did not resolve keyboard issues; additional proof may be required if Apple has no record of purchase or repair. The claim deadline was March 6, 2023 (now passed).

Common questions

How much does the MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement pay?
The settlement fund is $50M.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
What is the claim deadline for the MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement?
Closed to new claims — the deadline was March 6, 2023.
Do I need proof of purchase for the MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation with the claim; keyboardsettlement.com lists what is accepted.
What is the status of the MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement?
Payments distributed February 5, 2026. The court approved the settlement and the administrator has reported sending payments to class members who filed valid claims.
Is the MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement notice real, or a scam?
JND Legal Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at keyboardsettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
Who are the attorneys in the MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement?
For the plaintiffs: Steven A Schwartz (Chimicles Schwartz Kriner & Donaldson-Smith LLP); Amber Love Schubert (Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP); Esfand Y. Nafisi (Law Offices of Esfand Nafisi, PC); Nicholas A. Migliaccio (Migliaccio & Rathod LLP). For Apple Inc.: Adam James Hunt (Morrison Foerster LLP); Brittany Lynn Scheinok (Morrison & Foerster LLP); Jessica L. Grant (Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.); Camila Alicia Tapernoux (Morrison and Foerester). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Ashley Marin
  • Bo Laurent
  • Adam Lee
  • Benjamin Gulker
  • Michael Hopkins
  • Lorenzo Ferguson
  • Kevin Melkowski
  • Steve Eakin

+ 7 more

Defendants

  • Apple Inc.

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