**Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Apple Over iCloud Storage Plans**
Lawsuits targeting Apple occur regularly, yet a recent class action concerning the corporation’s iCloud storage options was rejected by a U.S. appeals court. The case centered on accusations that Apple had deceived consumers regarding the storage capacity they would gain upon upgrading their subscriptions.
**Ruling on Misleading Advertising Allegations**
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco decided unanimously (3-0) that reasonable consumers would not be deceived by Apple’s promotions related to its iCloud+ storage options. The plaintiff, Lisa Bodenburg, asserted that she felt cheated after spending $2.99 per month for 200 GB of storage, believing it would be added to the 5 GB already provided to all iCloud users, amounting to 205 GB. However, Apple only offered a total of 200 GB of storage.
The court highlighted that Apple’s wording in its advertisements was not misleading. The term “additional storage” does not indicate that customers would receive 200 GB in addition to the existing 5 GB. The court concluded that the terms were clear and unambiguous, affirming that the paid plans indeed provide extra storage as promised.
**Apple Faces Ongoing Legal Challenges**
Although this specific class action was dismissed, a different lawsuit in California regarding iCloud storage remains active. This case addresses antitrust concerns, particularly Apple’s stipulation that iCloud storage must be utilized for iCloud data backups, which allegedly limits consumer options for third-party alternatives.
As further developments transpire in the ongoing litigation, additional updates will be shared.
