Sorry your iPod nano got so scratched five years ago, here's your $37.50

Hey, remember five years ago when the first-gen iPod nano came out and everyone in the world (literally) was sad because it scratched so easily? And then Walt Mossberg was sad, too? And then, inevitably, there was a class-action lawsuit filed, even though the lead plaintiff was like, "no, really guys, I'm cool?" No? Well shake off those cobwebs and get ready to party in a moderate way, because your check for $37.50 is in the mail. Yep, that's all individual consumers get in the settlement, which first started processing claims in December -- we're guessing the plaintiff's attorneys managed to score themselves a little more than that, because they worked so hard defending our interests. But hey -- one thirteenth of an iPad ain't so bad, right? And you wonder why we rarely cover class-action lawsuits.

[Thanks, Phil]

[Okjeff171 Posted Apr 7th 2010 8:32PM]

Just did some research and my nano is a 2 nd gen.... On another note I'd be happy to sell my mostly scratch free nano for 37.50... Reply to this post for further info

[engadget123 Posted Apr 7th 2010 8:56PM]

Can you still apply for the 37.50? I have 2 1st gen nanos that have been scratched to hell since I got them. And does this only apply in the US?

[zsmorr Posted Apr 7th 2010 9:41PM]

Why just the first gen nano? How about every other ipod with those stupid mirror backs that scratched just by putting them in your pocket. Like the first gen ipod touch.. Which I unfortunately used to own.

[jbcaro Posted Apr 7th 2010 9:47PM]

Damn, I've moved 4 times in the last 5 years. I hope my check finds me.

[KUTANKS Posted Apr 7th 2010 9:55PM]

crap, i never knew about this, i could really use 2 grams of bud right now

[alphadog0309 Posted Apr 7th 2010 10:03PM]

hey 37.50 will buy you iWork for the iPad.... or many many other apps

[Jive Turkey Posted Apr 7th 2010 11:26PM]

"one thirteenth of an iPad ain't so bad, right?"
Why is the settlement price being compared to the Ipad instead of the relevent device?

[tiuk Posted Apr 8th 2010 9:30AM]

So what about the 5G iPod (with Video)? I have two that look like hell.

[Liberty Posted Apr 8th 2010 11:02PM]

Hey, I bought one of those. Where's my money, Willis