Apple and AT&T settle class action for unlimited data claim of original iPad

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/09/ipad-2010.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/28/apple-att-class-action-lawsuit-ipad-3g-settlement/)Another day, another lawsuit (http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/31/apple-and-atandt-hit-with-third-class-action-suit-over-iphone-batt/) finally drawing to a close (http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/02/apple-pays-60-million-in-ipad-trademark-settlement/). This time, a judge has approved a settlement for a class-action lawsuit filed against Apple and AT&T, based on the unlimited data claims of the original iPad (http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/03/apple-ipad-review/) that were later withdrawn by AT&T (http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/unlimited-data-option-disappears-from-ipads-atandt-tells-grandfat/). So, if you bought a 3G iPad before June 7th, 2010, you'll get a $40 payout from Apple, even if you stand among AT&T's grandfathered customers. Meanwhile, if you purchased the original 3G iPad but didn't get a mobile plan, you're also eligible for a $20 / month discount for up to a year under the carrier's current $50 offering. The toddler-aged class action was born out of affected customers' frustration over the change and the belief that they overpaid for their devices as a result. Unfortunately, the ruling won't be finalized until February 2014, so don't expect to hear from Apple about the payout -- or plan a modest $40 dinner for two -- until then.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/28/apple-att-class-action-lawsuit-ipad-3g-settlement/