Balance Legal Capital is financing collective proceedings on behalf of iPhone users in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal against Apple Inc. and its subsidiaries. The claim says Apple breached UK competition law through its exploitative and abusive behaviour in relation to the supply of iPhones and iOS updates.
It is alleged that in 2017, Apple made a secret decision to slow down the performance of older iPhones using a software battery management system to prevent the phones from shutting down without warning. The claim says Apple sought to disguise the overloaded batteries in 10 different models from iPhone 6 through to iPhone X to avoid costly product recall and repair. Expert analysis shows devices slowed by up to 58% after installation of the software update, meaning, in some cases, affected iPhones were as slow as models up to two generations older. iPhone owners that may be affected can register their interest here.
Balance Legal Capital is proud to support this case which demonstrates the role litigation funding can play in holding large corporates to account for conduct which harms consumers. Mr Justin Gutmann is the class representative and acts on behalf of all members of the proposed class in the proceeding. Mr Gutmann has instructed Charles Lyndon as solicitors. Anneli Howard QC leads the counsel team.
Please see coverage of the collective proceeding by The Guardian and the BBC.
Balance is proud to announce its support of Advocate, the charity that matches individuals in need of free legal help with barristers and solicitor-advocates willing to donate their time and expertise on a pro bono basis.
Balance is proud to announce it is backing the National Pro Bono Centre as a Gold Sponsor.
The National Pro Bono Centre runs projects to build capacity at the major pro bono charities, amplifying their impact on the front line in providing access to justice for individuals and communities all over England and Wales.
Balance Legal Capital is devoting its annual donation budget for 2023 to support the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal, through the Disasters Emergency Committee.
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Balance is a founding member of ALFA, the Association of Litigation Funders of Australia, and a member of ILFA, the International Legal Finance Association.
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