Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement – All You Need to Know About

Back in 2019, it came to light that Apple had a program where contractors listened to Siri recordings to help improve voice recognition. Some of these recordings were made by accident. Siri was activated unintentionally and captured parts of users’ private conversations. After public backlash, Apple apologized, saying it did not use users’ data.

However, the issue didn’t stop there. In 2021, a woman named Fumiko Lopez filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple. She claimed that Siri-enabled devices, like iPhones, MacBooks, HomePods, and Apple Watches, continued to record conversations without the user’s knowledge, even when users didn’t say “Hey Siri.” She also alleged that these recordings were shared with third parties, raising serious concerns about user privacy.

Facts about the Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement

• In 2021, Fumiko Lopez, a California user, filed a class-action lawsuit—Lopez v. Apple—claiming Apple’s Siri had unintentionally recorded private conversations via Siri-enabled devices like iPhones, MacBooks, HomePods, and Apple Watches.
• It is alleged that Siri sometimes mistakenly awakened and captured confidential conversations, which were then allegedly used by contractors and even shared with third-party advertisers.
• In January 2025, Apple agreed to a $95 million settlement, without admitting wrongdoing.
• Apple admitted no fault, stating it had never used Siri data for marketing, sold it, or violated user privacy.

Who Qualifies & Payout Details

• Eligibility: U.S. or U.S. territories residents who owned or purchased a Siri-enabled Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook/iMac, HomePod, iPod touch, Apple TV) and experienced at least one unintended Siri activation during a private or confidential conversation.
• Covered timeframe: From September 17, 2014, to December 31, 2024.

Claimants can receive up to $20 per device, for a maximum of five devices (up to $100 total). Total payouts depend on the number of valid claims filed. For example, if fewer people claim, payouts may approach the $20/device maximum; if many file, payments shrink proportionally.

How to Claim

To claim your portion of the settlement amount, follow these steps:

• Deadline: July 2, 2025 (by 11:59 p.m. PST).
• You may receive via email/postcard a Claim Identification Code and Confirmation Code—use these on the settlement site.
• If you didn’t get a code, visit lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com, submit a “New Claim,” providing your name, contact info, device serial/model, proof of ownership, and oath that you had unintended Siri activation during a private conversation.
• A final approval hearing is set for August 1, 2025, in U.S. District Court, Northern California.
• Following approval, the claims will be processed, with payouts via check, e-check, or direct deposit to follow.

Takeaway for Apple Users

1. Check your inbox or mail for Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement notices.
2. If eligible, file by July 2, 2025—even without notification, entries are allowed via “New Claim.”
3. Provide claimed devices, and attest under oath to unintended Siri activations during private moments.
4. Monitor updates post‑August 1, 2025, for final approval and payout dates.
5. You may opt out by the same deadline to retain rights to sue separately.

If you believe you qualify, don’t miss this chance. File before the July 2 deadline. After August 1, subject to court approval, payouts should begin.