Overview

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Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

8-K disclosures

SEC Filings

Key regulatory docs

Insider Transactions

Ownership changes

Securities Class Action

Securities fraud litigation history and active cases

In Litigation

1

Settlement

1

Closed

0

Total Settlement

$490M

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Class Action Lawsuit (June 2025)

In Litigation

5:25cv6252 • June 20, 2025

Class Period Start

May 3, 2024

Class Period End

June 9, 2025

PSLRA Deadline

August 19, 2025

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

May 3, 2027

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Jul 17, 2026

Motion to Dismiss Denied

The court has denied the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. The case can now move forward to the next stage of litigation.

Feb 25, 2026

Motion to Dismiss

After reviewing the complaint(s) filed by plaintiffs, defendants have filed a motion requesting that the court dismiss some or all of the plaintiffs' claims. In a motion to dismiss, defendants might challenge the validity of plaintiffs' claims or adequacy of plaintiffs' pleadings. Once a motion to dismiss is filed, the judge will make a decision on whether part or all of the case should be dismissed or the case can proceed as alleged.

Jan 28, 2026

First Amended Complaint

A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in Apple Inc.. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.

Nov 28, 2025

Appointment of Lead Plaintiff

The court has appointed a lead plaintiff to represent the interests of investors in the lawsuit. The lead plaintiff works with the attorneys handling the case, helps oversee the litigation, and represents the interests of the proposed class.

Aug 22, 2025

Voluntary Dismissal

The plaintiff in this action has chosen not to proceed with the case. Once a case is voluntary dismissed, the courts will usually close the case and no further action will be taken.

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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Class Action Lawsuit (April 2019)

Settlement

4:19cv2033 • April 16, 2019

Class Period Start

November 1, 2018

Class Period End

April 2, 2019

PSLRA Deadline

June 17, 2019

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Nov 1, 2021

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Settlement Information

Please note that for cases in the settlement stage, claims are handled by the claims administrator and NOT Levi & Korsinsky. Any information or documentation previously provided to us does not constitute submission of a claim. If you need to file a claim, check the status of a claim, or have questions regarding distribution of settlement funds, please contact the claims administrator below.

Claim Deadline

October 4, 2024

Settlement Fund

$490,000,000

Settlement Status

Final Approval

Settlement Class

All persons or entities that purchasers of Apple call options and sellers of Apple put options, during the period from November 2, 2018, through January 2, 2019, inclusive.

Claim Administrator

Gilardi & Co. LLC
2019 Apple Securities Settlement c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC P.O. Box 301135 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1135
+1 888-735-2348
[email protected]

Hearing Date

September 17, 2024

Opt-out Deadline

August 18, 2024

Settlement Note

Download here

Proof Of Claim

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Docket History

Sep 18, 2024

Final Approval of Settlement

The court has granted final approval of the settlement. Eligible investors who submit valid claims may receive a payment once the claims review and distribution process is completed.

Jul 14, 2024

Motion for Final Approval of Settlement

The parties have asked the court to grant final approval of the proposed settlement. The judge will consider whether the settlement should be approved after reviewing the settlement terms and any objections. If approved, eligible investors who submit valid claims may receive a payment after the claims review and distribution process is completed.

Jun 3, 2024

Proof of Claim Form

To receive your portion of the recovery (if you are eligible), you must submit this form to the claims administrator by the deadline indicated on the form itself. If you do not submit this form in time, you will not be entitled to compensation. If you have questions about how to complete the form, you should contact the claims administrator.

Jun 3, 2024

Proposed Settlement

Jun 3, 2024

Preliminary Approval of Settlement

The court has granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement. This means the settlement can move forward for further consideration, but it has not yet received final approval. Potential class members will generally receive notice explaining the settlement, their rights, and any deadlines for submitting a claim, objecting to the settlement, or choosing not to participate.

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