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Apple MacBook Keyboard Settlement

Amount varies by group number (see official settlement for details)

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

Where this case stands

Claims closed March 6, 2023

Payments follow final court approval and the end of any appeals, typically twelve to twenty-four months after the claim deadline.

  1. March 6, 2023
    Claim deadline

    Claims had to be submitted by this date.

What happened

Apple sold MacBook laptops (Air and Pro models) from 2015-2019 with "butterfly" keyboards that provided a poor typing experience. Many customers had to pay for keyboard repairs due to the defective hardware mechanism under each key.

Do you qualify?

People who purchased a MacBook (Air or Pro) between 2015 and 2019 and had their keyboard repaired during this period.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice.

  • Keyboard repair reimbursement

    MacBook owners who had their butterfly keyboards repaired between 2015 and 2019 can receive compensation based on their group number.

  • Battery warranty extension

    Subaru owners of 2015-2020 models will have their battery warranty automatically extended.

  • Battery-related expense reimbursement

    Subaru owners who already paid for battery issues and related expenses can have their money reimbursed.

  • Coffee-Mate cash reimbursement without proof

    $5 each

    Coffee-Mate purchasers without proof of purchase can receive $0.50 per unit purchased up to a maximum of $5.00 per household.

  • Coffee-Mate cash reimbursement with proof

    $40 each

    Coffee-Mate purchasers with proof of purchase can receive up to a maximum of $40.00 per household.

  • Checked baggage fee refund

    $200 each

    American Airlines passengers who checked bags for flights purchased between Feb. 24, 2017 and April 9, 2020 and qualified for free checked bags can receive full refunds for checked bag fees.

How to file

Check the official settlement to find your group number, which determines your payout amount. Submit your claim before March 6, 2023.

Common questions

How much does the Apple MacBook Keyboard Settlement pay?
Estimated payout: Amount varies by group number (see official settlement for details). The settlement fund is $50M.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
What is the claim deadline for the Apple MacBook Keyboard Settlement?
Closed to new claims — the deadline was March 6, 2023.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Apple MacBook Keyboard Settlement?
No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
What is the status of the Apple MacBook Keyboard Settlement?
Claims closed March 6, 2023. Payments follow final court approval and the end of any appeals, typically twelve to twenty-four months after the claim deadline.
Is the Apple MacBook Keyboard Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Claims are filed only at lifehacker.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 →

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