In re Apple Iphone/Ipod Warranty Litigation

*1178 ORDER SETTING AMOUNT OF ATTORNEY FEES, COSTS, AND INCENTIVE AWARDS

I. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiffs’ attorneys seek to recover $15.9 million in compensation for their efforts in bringing this case and obtaining a favorable settlement that includes a fund of $53 million in cash. The requested amount, intended to cover both fees and costs, represents 30% of the settlement fund. Plaintiffs’ claim in this action is that Apple wrongfully denied warranty repairs on iPhone and iPad products by relying on “immersion indicators” that were prone to providing false readings implying the devices had been submerged in liquid. Under the settlement, approximately 132,000 class members will automatically receive cash payments of about $211 per device, even if the full amount of and costs requested is awarded. Another approximately 43,000 class members will receive such payments upon verification of their claims. The projected payments slightly exceed the average full replacement cost of the devices.

While Apple apparently was already modifying its practices before this action commenced, and even though the settlement was reached without substantial motion practice or other litigation going to…