Apple has been promoting the phone in marketing campaigns since the iPhone 7 series. it is water resistant emphasizes. Several residents of the US states of New York and South Carolina are mentioned in iPhone ads. ‘water resistant’ statements filed a class action lawsuit against Apple.
In the lawsuit in question, Apple emphasizes that iPhones are water resistant “false and misleading statement” was described as. In addition, thanks to these advertising campaigns of the company, the price of the phone able to sell for twice as much as it should was claimed. The Judge presiding over the case in the Southern District of New York made the final point.
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US Federal Judge Denise Cote said that the plaintiffs Claims that Apple’s ads for iPhone mislead customers refused. Judge Denise Cote concluded that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the claim and that Apple There is no evidence that it deliberately misleads customers. decided.
Judge Denise Cote also said that the water-resistance claims mentioned in the iPhone advertisements There is insufficient evidence to show that it influences the purchasing decision. ruled. On the other hand, the lawyer representing the plaintiffs expressed their disappointment with the court’s decision. It is unclear whether they will appeal the decision.
Court in Italy found Apple unfair
Apple was also sued in Italy for the same reason. However, an Italian court ruled that ads saying the iPhone is water resistant misled customers. Apple fined $12 million had given. Although this decision is expected to set a precedent for the case in the USA, the Federal Judge did not find Apple wrong.
Water resistant iPhone models
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
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