Apple sued over 2016 MacBook Pro 'stage lighting' issue

guest · May 8, 2020

'stage lighting' issue dubbed 'Flexgate'
Apple sued over 2016 MacBook Pro 'stage lighting' issue
May 6, 2020
https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/05/06/apple-sued-over-2016-macbook-pro-stage-lighting-issue

Dubbed "stage lighting" due to abnormal backlighting patterns emanating from the bottom of an impacted MacBook Pro's display, the problem was tied to stress or tearing on the laptop's cable when the lid was opened and closed repeatedly. Apple eventually launched a repair program for the issue in 2019 and quietly fixed the underlying culprit in the next generation of MacBook.

On Wednesday, Los Angeles resident Mahan Taleshpour lodged a complaint in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California alleging that Apple was aware of the defect in its product and failed to disclose the issue to consumers.

The "stage lighting" effect is described as alternating patches of light and darkness at the bottom of the display, and the complaint points out that some MacBook Pro models experience complete display failure after significant backlight cable damage. Repairing the display cable is often a costly service, since it requires the entire display unit to be replaced.
It also levies allegations that Apple's "concealment" of the display cable issue was "malicious, oppressive, deliberate" and "intended to defraud."
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MacBook Pro Stagelight Lawsuit by Mikey Campbell on Scrib
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guest · Aug 19, 2020

Apple sued over 'stage light' MacBook Pro display issue
August 20, 2020
https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/08/20/apple-sued-over-stage-light-macbook-pro-display-issue

A class-action complaint lodged Wednesday claims Apple was aware of a MacBook Pro design flaw that caused some units to exhibit backlight display issues.

Filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the action targets the so-called "stage light" or "flexgate" issue that presented in MacBook Pro models manufactured in 2016 and 2017.
Discovered in 2018, the problem manifests as dark patches that run across the bottom of an impacted MacBook Pro's display, resembling light installations commonly seen on a theater stage.

"Apple was aware of the issues with the backlight screen and the defective flex cable, in light of the comments posted by consumers on Apple's discussion forum and that those comments were deleted after they were posted," the lawsuit reads.
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Stage Light Class-Action by Mikey Campbell on Scribd
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guest · Jul 21, 2021

'Flexgate' Class Action Lawsuit Over Faulty MacBook Pro Displays Dismissed by Judge
July 20, 2021
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/07/20/flexgate-class-action-lawsuit-dismissed/

A class action lawsuit that Apple was facing over "Flexgate" issues affecting MacBook Pro displays has been dismissed by a California federal judge, reports Law360.

Filed in May 2020, the lawsuit accused Apple of knowingly concealing an alleged flex cable display defect impacting some 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pro models. The judge overseeing the case said that because the defect appeared after the warranty period, Apple was not required to disclose it because it was not a safety issue.
While the lawsuit has been dismissed, the judge is allowing it to be amended. Plaintiffs will need to include an argument that the ‌Flexgate‌ issue was a safety hazard, as well as providing evidence that Apple "knew with certainty that the alleged defect would occur."
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