Apple MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement
Amount varies by group membership based on repair history
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 with defective butterfly keyboards that caused characters to repeat unexpectedly, fail to appear, or feel sticky and unresponsive. Apple denies all allegations and asserts the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who purchased a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro laptop between 2015 and 2019 equipped with a butterfly keyboard. You must be a U.S. resident who purchased for personal use, not resale. Payments depend on repair records: Group 1 received two or more topcase replacements; Group 2 received one topcase replacement that didn't resolve issues; Group 3 received keycap replacement(s) that didn't resolve issues.
How to file
Group 1 members receive automatic payments (deadline passed March 6, 2023). Group 2 and Group 3 members must submit a Claim Form declaring their repairs didn't resolve keyboard issues by March 6, 2023 (deadline has passed). Additional proof may be required if Apple has no record of your purchase or repair.
Common questions
- How much does the Apple MacBook Butterfly Keyboard Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Amount varies by group membership based on repair history. 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 Apple MacBook Butterfly Keyboard 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 Apple MacBook Butterfly Keyboard 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 Apple MacBook Butterfly Keyboard 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 Apple MacBook Butterfly Keyboard 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.
In the news
- Don’t Let These March Class-Action Settlement Deadlines Pass You ByLifehacker.com · March 3, 2023
- How to Join the Class Action Lawsuit Over Apple's Crappy MacBook KeyboardsLifehacker.com · May 14, 2018
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