Source: https://vi.scribd.com/document/368860938/Class-Action-Filed-b-John-Fergusson-Kelli-Beaugez-and-Gregory-Stenstrom-Against-Apple-January-9-2018
Timestamp: 2019-04-22 22:58:57+00:00

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16 experiencing sudden shutdowns where the phones would lose all power and restart without warning.
22 consumers that the updates were an improvement.
27 belief that nothing could be done to rejuvenate them.
9 class under California law, consistent with Apple’s terms of service for the iOS software agreements.
20 resident of Yuba City.
22 citizen of Virginia, and a resident of Sterling.
24 Pennsylvania, and a resident of Glen Mills.
27 regarding how to market the phones and even Software Updates are made in Cupertino.
3 damages that exceed $5,000,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs.
4 12. This Court has jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d).
7 isolated business activity within the state of California.
10 Updates within this District.
14 Clara County, where Apple is headquartered.
5 since Apple does not push security updates for the older iOS.
19 21. Clicking on “Details” or “Learn More” lists the supposed positives of the update.
19 of California, excluding its conflict of law principles. Id. at § 12.
24 use iOS-equipped smart phones.
2 further iOS updates, including iOS 11.2.0.
5 throughout at least the first three years of their life.
20 shutdowns in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus—even though those models were barely one year old.
capacity, last accessed on Jan. 5, 2018.
last accessed on Jan. 5, 2018.
https://www.wandera.com/blog/ios-11-battery-drain/, last accessed on Jan. 4, 2018.
https://www.popsci.com/charge-batteries-right#page-4, last accessed on Jan. 4, 2018.
are-saying-their-iphones-with-older-batteries-are-running-slower/, last accessed on Jan. 5, 2018.
9 minor bugs in the initial release which have since been fixed.
devices, many of which are still running on their original batteries.
23 outdated, when in reality their phones were being throttled.
26 on Jan. 4, 2018.
15 exposed to greater risks of a security breach.
19 at a cost between $699 to over $1000, or run the risk of a safety breach.
(“If you want to upgrade your iPhone battery, expect to have to wait for several weeks.”).
25 says-barclays-1514994135?mg=prod/accounts-barrons, last accessed on Jan. 5, 2018.
meltdown/index.html, last accessed on Jan. 5, 2018.
2 47. Plaintiff John Ferguson purchased his iPhone SE in California in approximately 2015.
6 could reduce its performance.
10 until it was down to 50% charged.
11 50. Plaintiff Kelli Beaugez leased her iPhone 7 in 2015.
15 the operating system could reduce its performance.
19 53. Frustrated with the performance of her phone, she leased an iPhone 8 in late 2017.
27 the operating system could reduce its performance.
1 abrupt shutdowns and sluggishness.
United States before December 20, 2017.
10 associated court staff assigned to this case.
25 utility of the phones.
27 See, e.g., http://images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iOS11.pdf at 2, § 2(b).
10 the financial resources to do so, and do not have any interests adverse to the Class.
9 adjudication of this controversy since joinder of all the individual Class members is impracticable.
13 the judicial system by individual litigation would be enormous.
17 and protects the rights of each Class member.
20 CALIFORNIA BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE § 17200 et seq.
23 67. Plaintiffs assert this cause of action on behalf of themselves and the Class.
26 application of California law.
28 competition, that is, any unfair, unlawful, or a fraudulent business practice.
6 performance, and otherwise negatively impacted the performance and utility of the phones.
10 induced to act on the information in making purchase and product-updating decisions.
15 batteries after the update that they otherwise would not have purchased.
20 their purchase of iPhones and iPhone batteries; and/or all applicable pre- and post-judgment interest.
21 Plaintiffs also seek attorneys’ fees and costs, for themselves and the Class, under Cal. Code Civ.
25 CALIFORNIA BUSINESS & PROFESSIONS CODE § 17200 et seq.
28 75. Plaintiffs assert this cause of action on behalf of themselves and the Class.
4 caused to consumers outweighed its utility, if any.
11 performance demands that Apple imposed on them.
15 to purchase new iPhones and/or iPhone batteries that they otherwise would not have purchased.
25 80. Plaintiffs repeat and re-allege the allegations above as if fully set forth herein.
26 81. Plaintiffs assert this cause of action on behalf of themselves and the Class.
2 pushing software updates that substantially degraded the phones’ performance and utility.
6 performance and utility of the phones.
11 negatively impacted the performance and utility of the phones.
19 updating is not an option that is offered or supported by Apple.
27 88. Plaintiffs repeat and re-allege the allegations above as if fully set forth herein.
28 89. Plaintiffs assert this cause of action on behalf of themselves and the Class.
2 10.2.1, and 11.2.0, to agree to the terms of a contract: its iOS Software License Agreement.
4 using an Apple iOS, and/or by downloading an iOS update, including Apple’s software license.
9 use the iOS Software on a single Apple-branded iOS Device.” Id. at 1, § 2(a).
10 93. Plaintiffs performed their obligations under the iOS Software License Agreement.
13 Subject iPhones, reducing their ability to function as a “mobile” device.
18 and damages for Apple’s breach of contract.
21 97. Plaintiffs repeat and re-allege the allegations above as if fully set forth herein.
22 98. Plaintiffs assert this cause of action on behalf of themselves and the Class.
24 10.2.1, and 11.2.0, to agree to the terms of a contract: its iOS Software License Agreement.
1 using an Apple iOS, and/or by downloading an iOS update, including Apple’s software license.
3 performance and battery life.
5 obligations, including only using Apple licensed operating systems.
12 systems that degraded the performance and battery life of the iPhones its customers purchased.
14 improved the performance of its iPhones, or at least not degraded the performance.
16 using reasonable care, Plaintiffs and Class members failed to receive the benefit of their bargain.
17 They are entitled to damages in an amount to be proven at trial.
20 insufficient correction of Apple’s breach.
25 107. Plaintiffs assert this cause of action on behalf of themselves and the Class.
2 performed all of their material obligations under the contracts.
4 on the parties to act in good faith and deal fairly with one another.
14 negatively impact the performance and utility of the phones.
17 performance, and otherwise negatively impacted the performance and utility of the phones.
21 and otherwise negatively impacted the performance and utility of the phones.
23 good faith and fair dealing.
27 directly benefited from, and is being unjustly enriched by, the contractual breaches alleged herein.
6 119. Plaintiffs assert this cause of action on behalf of themselves and the Class.
8 Plaintiffs and the Class are entitled to relief from Apple under quasi-contract principles.
13 Plaintiffs’ and Class members’ expense.
17 disgorgement of profits in an amount to be proven at trial.
2 h) such other relief as this Court deems just and equitable.
4 Plaintiffs hereby demand a trial by jury on all applicable claims.

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