Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in the class-action lawsuit Lopez v. Apple Inc., alleging that Siri, the company’s voice assistant, inadvertently recorded users’ private conversations and shared them with third-party contractors. While Apple denies any wrongdoing, the settlement aims to resolve the claims without further litigation.
Who Is Eligible?
U.S. residents who owned or used a Siri-enabled device such as an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, iPod touch, or Apple TV between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, and experienced unintended Siri activations during private conversations may be eligible for compensation. Eligible individuals can receive up to $20 per device, with a maximum of $100 for five devices.
How to File a Claim
To submit a claim, follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Settlement Website: Go to www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com.
- Select “Submit a Claim”: Choose the option to file a new claim.
- Provide Required Information:
- Full name and address.
- Email address associated with your Apple ID.
- Serial number and model name of each eligible device.
- A statement under penalty of perjury confirming that Siri was unintentionally activated during a private conversation.The Verge
- Choose Payment Method:
- Physical check.
- Electronic check (e-check).
- Direct deposit.
- Submit the Claim: Ensure all information is accurate before submitting.
The deadline to file a claim is July 2, 2025. If you received a Claim Identification Code and Confirmation Code via email or postcard, use them when submitting your claim. If you did not receive a notification but believe you’re eligible, you can still file a claim by providing your name, address, email associated with your Apple ID, and proof of purchase or device information.
Important Dates
- Claim Submission Deadline: July 2, 2025.
- Final Approval Hearing: August 1, 2025. Payments will be processed after this date, pending court approval.Snopes+2Inf News+2Flipboard+2
Additional Information
- No Proof of Purchase Required: You do not need to provide receipts to file a claim.
- Notification Emails: Some eligible individuals may have received a claim ID and confirmation code via email or postcard. If you did not receive a notification but believe you’re eligible, you can still file a claim by providing the necessary information.
- Apple’s Stance: Apple maintains that Siri was designed to protect user privacy and that personal data has not been used for marketing or sold to third parties.
Conclusion
If you owned or used a Siri-enabled device during the specified period and experienced unintended activations during private conversations, you may be entitled to compensation from Apple’s $95 million settlement. Ensure you file your claim by the July 2, 2025 deadline to be considered for a payout.
For more information and to submit a claim, visit the official settlement website: www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com.
