This Organization of consumers and users (OCU) He opposed Apple over the planned obsolescence of iPhone 6 phones and filed a class action lawsuit that was accepted to be processed.
According to the OCU, Apple iphone 6 in order to reduce its useful life, forcing thousands of users to replace their phone’s batteries or stay with a product in poor condition, mobile phones top level The expected useful life would be much longer.
On demand, OCU seeks compensation between 99 and 189 euros for each affectedIt is considered non-pecuniary damage calculated from the sum of 10% of the purchase price of the battery and mobile phone (ranging from 29 to 89 euros) (ranging from 699 to 999 euros). According to OCU, more than 400,000 people are affected by this Apple app.
Madrid Commercial Court No. 10 agreed to process class action filed by OCU. Admission to the process is the first step in the judicial process that, according to the organization itself, legitimizes the work of the OCU in this collective action that defends the interests of those affected.
OCU points to this the costs of the judicial procedure will be borne by the organization and those affected will not have to bear the costs of the processeven if you lose the legal process.
The OCU explains that the iPhone 6 obsolescence is “an example of abuse by a powerful company, and the OCU is fighting to have consumers’ rights respected.” It is necessary to take precautions against bad practices aimed at shortening the lifespan of the devices.no matter how powerful the person responsible”.
Those affected by the planned obsolescence of these phones can learn and claim for free, as the OCU bears the costs of legal action “in its fight for sustainability, fairness, and respect for consumer rights.”