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Lopez vs. Apple: Key Details About the Case Involving Siri That Led to $95M Settlement
Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit titled Lopez v. Apple Inc., which alleged that the company’s Siri voice assistant inadvertently recorded users’ private conversations and shared them with third-party contractors. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, claimed that Siri activated without the “Hey Siri” prompt, capturing sensitive interactions such as medical discussions and personal conversations.
Settlement Details
The settlement applies to U.S. residents who owned or purchased Siri-enabled devices—including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod touches, and Apple TVs—between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, and experienced unintended Siri activations during private conversations. Eligible individuals can file a claim for up to five devices, with a maximum payout of $20 per device, totaling up to $100. The deadline to submit claims is July 2, 2025. Payments will be distributed after a final court approval hearing scheduled for August 1, 2025, pending any appeals.
How to File a Claim
Affected users can submit their claims online through the official settlement website: www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com. Those who received a notification email or postcard containing a Claim Identification Code and Confirmation Code should use these codes when filing their claim. If no notification was received, individuals can still file a claim by providing the serial and model numbers of their eligible devices.(The Verge, NBC Chicago, The US Sun)
Apple’s Stance
While Apple agreed to the settlement to avoid prolonged litigation, the company denies any wrongdoing. Apple maintains that Siri was designed with user privacy in mind and that it has never used Siri data for marketing purposes or sold it to third parties. The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability by Apple.(People.com, The US Sun)
Conclusion
The Lopez v. Apple Inc. settlement highlights concerns over digital privacy and the unintended activation of voice assistants. Affected users are encouraged to file their claims by the July 2, 2025 deadline to potentially receive compensation. For more information and to submit a claim, visit the official settlement website.(The Verge, Time)
