Millions of Britons could receive £77 payout as landmark Apple lawsuit proceeds
A £3 billion class action lawsuit against Apple has been approved, potentially entitling nearly 40 million UK customers to compensation of up to £77 each.Summary
A landmark class action lawsuit brought by consumer group Which? against Apple has been granted permission to proceed in the UK. The Competition Appeal Tribunal approved the case on June 17, which alleges that Apple breached competition law by making it difficult for users to switch from its iCloud service to third-party alternatives. The lawsuit claims Apple restricted consumer choice and led users to pay inflated subscription fees, particularly for those exceeding the 5GB free storage allowance. The legal action covers all UK Apple customers who used iCloud services between November 8, 2018, and June 8, 2026. Millions of affected consumers will be automatically included in the claim unless they actively opt out, with former UK residents potentially eligible if they used the service while living in Britain. Which? has stated that no company should be able to abuse its dominant position, while Apple has rejected the allegations and signalled its intention to appeal the tribunal's decision.
(Source：Gb News)