Apple to face trial over use of refurbished replacement devices
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`Plaintiffs allege that remanufactured devices are not `equivalent to new in performance and reliability` What you need to know A class-action lawsuit against Apple is going to trial in August. It`s over claims that Apple`s use of refurbished parts and remanufactured devices is a breach of contract. It could see Apple customers get a payout if the suit is successful. Apple is facing a trial over a class-action lawsuit that claims that using refurbished and remanufactured parts and devices to repair products like the iPhone is a breach of contract. As noted by MacRumors, the case will call for trial in August. From the lawsuit`s webpage: The terms and conditions for AppleCare Protection Plan and AppleCare+ provide that when a customer seeks service for a covered iPhone or iPad due to a hardware defect or accidental damage, Apple Inc. will either repair the device or replace it with a device that is either `new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability.` One o...