Apple Gift Card Litigation,
No. 20-cv-04812 (N.D. Cal.).
Case Overview
| Status: | Status: Pending |
| Court: | Court: Northern District of California |
| Case Number: | Case Number: No. 20-cv-04812 |
| Related Attorneys: | Lead Attorneys: Anthony F. Fata |
| Related Practices: | Related Practices: Consumer Fraud |
Serving as co-lead counsel to a class of consumers who were victims of gift card scams and from whom Apple allegedly withholds funds. KM Partner Anthony Fata developed and filed the first complaint in this proprietary case. Drawing on his financial crimes expertise, Mr. Fata developed the factual theories underpinning the case, helped to organize counsel, and led and is currently co-leading efforts on behalf of the class. This matter has resulted in a settlement of $35 million for the class.
Case Updates
KM obtains $35 million settlement of Apple gift cards consumer class action
Kirby McInerney LLP, alongside Co-Lead Counsel Scott+Scott LLP and Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel LLP, reached a $35 million settlement with Apple Inc. The settlement provides refunds to consumers who were tricked by third-party scammers into buying Apple iTunes and AppStore gift cards and providing the codes to the scammers under false pretenses.