After Apple agreed to pay out $95 million in the Lopez voice assistant settlement of a class action lawsuit claiming that Siri listened in on private conversations, we were curious to find out if there were other class actions out there – and they sure were.
As it happens, the Lopez v. Apple Inc. court dispute that originated in December 2024 has given an opportunity to anyone who had an unintended Siri activation during a private chat in the time window between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, to file a class action claim.
Indeed, the lawsuit has revealed a lot about modern tech and privacy, but also acts as a reminder that you could be entitled to money from other class action settlements you don’t even know exist. And it’s not even necessary to get a lawyer involved.
What other class actions are out there?
Notably, the Lopez case isn’t an isolated incident. Major companies and even governments are increasingly facing legal trouble over data misuse, misleading practices, and privacy violations. And in many cases, they quietly settle – sending you a check only if you know to ask for one.
Some recent and ongoing examples include a lawsuit alleging that certain Ziploc bags commonly used in microwave ovens and freezers release harmful microplastics under extreme temperatures, accusations against Meta over using personal data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems, and more.
You might wonder what’s the point of claiming something like $12 (or up to $100, as in the Lopez case), but every claim sends a message. Specifically, these settlements don’t just compensate affected users. They also publicly acknowledge wrongdoing and push companies to rethink their data policies.
How to find class actions you qualify for
Filing a claim is easy, but these cases raise a bigger question – what other settlements are out there that you might be missing? To stay on top of the next ‘Lopez-style’ case, make sure to follow reputable class action trackers, such as TopClassActions.com, ClassAction.org, Consumer-Action.org, and others.
Also, sometimes you’ll receive a direct email notification if your data was part of a breach or settlement. Just make sure to double-check the URL before clicking, as sometimes fraudsters use them to trick you into giving up your sensitive information. Official settlement sites usually look like: [CaseName]Settlement.com or link to .gov or .org domains.
All things considered, the Lopez voice assistant settlement is a win, but it’s also a wake-up call. Siri might have listened when it shouldn’t have, and now it’s your turn to pay attention, as there are dozens of active class actions out there right now involving the apps, devices, and platforms you use every day.
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