Apple Challenges Funding Behind £3 Billion UK iCloud Class Action
The tribunal is considering whether Which? can represent 41 million UK iCloud customers in a proposed collective claim.
Overview
- At a three-day hearing running 19–21 November, the Competition Appeal Tribunal is weighing permission for Which? to act as class representative.
- Apple questioned the transparency of Which?’s funder Litigation Capital Management, citing a 99% share-price collapse and a market value near $16 million.
- Apple argued LCM’s condition could jeopardize cost recovery if funding falls away or appeals arise, and said it should have been informed of the situation sooner.
- Which? alleges Apple has locked users into iCloud and overcharged since 1 October 2015, seeking compensation and an injunction to stop the alleged conduct.
- Apple rejects the allegations as unfounded, saying iCloud use is optional with many alternatives, while the tribunal has not indicated when it will rule.