Misrepresented Water Resistance of iPhone Models: What You Need to Know

In November 2020, the European Union investigated Apple for claims of misleading advertising with regards to their iPhone models’ water resistance. Prior advertisements stated certain models demonstrated water resistance to depths of up to 4 meters for up to half an hour, depending on the model. These models include:

• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max

While McCune Law Group is no longer accepting new cases related to this issue, we remain committed to raising awareness about consumer matters. For over 30 years, we’ve successfully represented clients in cases against major companies as we advocate for strong consumer protections.   

What Can Affected iPhone Owners Do? 

Although McCune Law Group is not accepting new cases at this time, you still have legal options. If you’ve experienced issues related to this matter, you can:     

• Check Your Specific iPhone’s Warranty: Check your warranty for your iPhone model to learn more about water damage.
• Explore Other Legal Avenues: If you’ve experienced other issues, you may still qualify for some form of legal action. Explore our Class Action cases page for more details. 

Understanding the Misleading Claims 

There are millions of allegedly affected iPhones still in use today. However, in February of 2022February of 2022, a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Apple of misleading consumers about how resistant its iPhones are to water exposure was dismissed. U.S. District Judge Denise Cote found no proof of fraud, citing lack of evidence that Apple intended to overstate its water resistance claims, or that the plaintiffs relied on fraudulent marketing statements when buying their iPhones, according to Reuters. 

Related Cases and Legal Areas 

If you have experience other issues with your iPhone, we recommend you explore the following practice areas:  

• Consumer Fraud Class Action: When manufacturers mislead consumers about product features, consumers may have grounds for a consumer fraud class action.   

• Product Liability: Misleading claims about a product’s design and/or functionality may qualify you to join a lawsuit. 

• Class Action Lawsuits: If numerous consumers are affected by the same issue, they may form a class action to bring a joint suit against a negligent company. 

Need Legal Assistance?

If you’re dealing with another product issue or class action-related matter injury, our experienced class action attorneys are here to help. Get in touch with our class action team to explore your legal options.  

For general inquiries, you can reach us at (909) 345-8110 or via our online form. 

Final Note 

This page is no longer accepting new clients for the misleading iPhone water resistance claims but remains active as an informational resource to serve affected iPhone owners.   

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