Plaintiffs' counsel in *Landsheft v. Apple Inc.* filed for preliminary approval of a $250 million class action settlement on May 6, 2026, resolving allegations that Apple falsely advertised AI features marketed under the "Enhanced Siri" label for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro that were not available at the time of sale [1][2]. The filing came in the Northern District of California, where the case was originally filed in March 2025 [1].
The complaint centered on Apple's advertising of AI-driven Siri capabilities that the company promoted as available features on newly released iPhone models [2]. Purchasers alleged those features were not functional at the time consumers bought the devices, constituting false advertising under applicable consumer protection statutes [1][2]. The case was brought by the Clarkson Law Firm, which has pursued multiple high-profile technology and consumer protection class actions in recent years [2]. Apple has not admitted liability as part of the settlement terms.
If the court grants preliminary and final approval, approximately 37 million eligible iPhone purchasers would be entitled to file claims [1]. Individual payouts are projected to range from $25 to $95 per device, depending on the model purchased and the number of valid claims submitted [1][2]. The per-claimant range places this settlement among the more substantial consumer technology class actions in terms of individual recovery, though actual payouts will vary with claims volume. The $250 million total fund ranks it as one of the largest AI-related consumer false advertising settlements on record [2].
The matter now sits before a federal judge in the Northern District of California, where the court must assess whether the settlement class is adequately defined, whether notice procedures satisfy due process, and whether the overall terms are fair, reasonable, and adequate under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(e) [1]. A preliminary approval hearing has not yet been publicly scheduled. Class members will have the opportunity to object or opt out following court-ordered notice. If the court declines preliminary approval, the parties would return to litigation posture, though the size of the settlement fund suggests both sides have significant incentive to resolve the dispute.