Apple Reaches Tentative Settlement Over IPods
From Associated Press
Customers whose older iPods had poor battery life will get $50 coupons and extended service warranties under a tentative settlement in a class-action lawsuit.
Lawyers representing consumers in the case said the settlement with Apple Computer Inc. could affect as many as 2 million people who bought iPods through May 2004.
Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple confirmed the settlement agreement without comment.
In 2003, eight consumers filed a suit in San Mateo County Superior Court alleging that the iPod failed to live up to claims that the rechargeable battery would last the product’s lifetime and play continuously for as many as 10 hours.
