Apple Settles Family Sharing Lawsuit for $25 Million

Eligible users can claim up to $50 in settlement over misrepresented app subscription sharing.

Apple Inc. has settled a class action lawsuit for $25 million over its Family Sharing feature, which was accused of misleading users about app subscriptions.
The lawsuit, filed in 2019, claimed that Apple misrepresented the ability for users to share app subscriptions with family members, as developers could opt out of this feature.
Despite denying any wrongdoing, Apple agreed to the settlement to avoid potential costs associated with a jury trial.
Eligible users who bought an app subscription between June 21, 2015, and January 30, 2019, and had at least one member in the group during the app purchase, can file a claim until March 1, 2024.
Each eligible user is entitled to $30, which can go up to $50 per user, depending on the number of claims. Attorney fees amount to $10 million, leaving $15 million for the users.