### Lawsuit Against Apple Regarding Mobile Data Usage: Class Action Refused
An longstanding lawsuit that charges Apple with excessive mobile data consumption will not advance as a class action; however, it can still be pursued individually. This article explores the specifics of the case.
#### The Case Addresses Unauthorized Cellular Data Consumption, Even When Wi-Fi Was Accessible
The lawsuit was launched by user Alasdair Turner in 2020, claiming that iOS 13 transmitted data over cellular networks even when users had disabled mobile access for certain applications. This unauthorized consumption was reportedly misrepresented as data from “Uninstalled Apps,” making it difficult for users to identify the source of the data usage and leading them to wrong troubleshooting approaches.
Turner argued that this conduct led to significant repercussions, including overage fees, with no option to turn off the data usage.
Nonetheless, a federal judge rejected the request to transform the complaint into a class action, stating that the matter was too individualized. Despite this hurdle, the judge allowed Turner to revise his complaint and continue pursuing the case on his own, denying Apple’s attempts to have the case thrown out completely.
This decision underscores persistent concerns related to user privacy and data management within mobile operating systems, especially regarding how companies manage data settings and user permissions.
For additional updates on this situation, monitor legal developments and Apple’s reactions.
