This is a class action arising from the automatic renewal of “In-App Subscriptions” for digital content through defendant Apple Inc.’s “App Store.” Before the Court is plaintiff’s unopposed motion for preliminary approval of a class settlement.
I. Factual and Procedural Background
According to the allegations of the Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”), consumers enter into transactions for In-App Subscriptions with Apple, and Apple both delivers and charges subscribers for associated content. (TAC, ¶ 21.) However, Apple does so without complying with various provisions of Business & Professions Code sections 17600-17604, which govern automatic renewal and continuous service offers to consumers in California (the “Automatic Renewal Law” or “ARL”).
In order to make purchases from Apple’s online store, consumers are first required to set up an account with Apple’s iTunes service, which includes creating an “Apple ID” and password, providing payment information, and consenting to three lega
Hearing Date
July 20, 2018
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This is a class action arising from the automatic renewal of “In-App Subscriptions” for digital content through defendant Apple Inc.’s “App Store.” Before the Court is plaintiff’s unopposed motion for preliminary approval of a class settlement.
I. Factual and Procedural Background
According to the allegations of the Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”), consumers enter into transactions for In-App Subscriptions with Apple, and Apple both delivers and charges subscribers for associated content. (TAC, ¶ 21.) However, Apple does so without complying with various provisions of Business & Professions Code sections 17600-17604, which govern automatic renewal and continuous service offers to consumers in California (the “Automatic Renewal Law” or “ARL”).
In order to make purchases from Apple’s online store, consumers are first required to set up an account with Apple’s iTunes service, which includes creating an “Apple ID” and password, providing payment information, and consenting to three lega