This month, some of the UK’s most recognisable companies are in the legal spotlight. If you’ve ever paid for a handset on contract, used Facebook or an iPhone, taken out car finance, or paid an electricity bill (so… basically everyone), there could be a claim with your name on it.
We’ve rounded up the top claims making noise right now, explaining what you need to do to claim your share of the compensation if eligible.
Let’s get into it.
Paying more than you should for your mobile phone? You could be due £1,823
The case: Justin Gutmann v Vodafone, EE, Three, O2 (and their respective parent companies)
Consumer champion Justin Gutmann claims the major mobile providers overcharged customers by not automatically moving them to a cheaper plan once their contract ended. Effectively charging a ‘loyalty penalty’. The case seeks at least £3.285 billion in damages, potentially affecting millions of customers. Compensation estimates are as much as £1,823 per contract.
You could be owed money if:
- You held a mobile phone contract with Vodafone, EE, Three, or O2
- Your contract was made up of a mobile phone and airtime services (e.g. data, minutes and calls)
- You continued paying beyond the minimum contract term without renegotiating to a cheaper plan
You could have multiple claims – and be due even more compensation – if you switched mobile operators.
Where is the claim up to:
The court is deciding this month whether the case can move forward as a group claim.
Where to sign up:
If the claim is successful, you’ll be automatically included unless you opt out. Sign up here to stay updated and find out how to claim*.
1.5 million explicit and private images at risk in M.A.D Mobile privacy failure
The case: TBC
This month, we shared how nearly 1.5 million explicit and private images from dating apps developed by M.A.D Mobile – including BDSM People, Chica, Pink, Brish, and Translove – were left unprotected online. This privacy failure potentially exposed users to serious risks of extortion, blackmail, and reputational harm.
The apps serve hundreds of thousands of people, many within the LGBTQ+ and kink communities, who may be particularly vulnerable to discrimination or abuse if their private images have been exposed.
You could be owed money if:
- You used any of the above apps
- You upload any private or sensitive images to the app
Where is the claim up to:
Data breach lawyers are now investigating the incident.
Where to sign up:
Register with Join the Claim to express your interest in joining a potential legal action – and to receive crucial updates as this case progresses.
Facebook used your data. And you didn’t get a say - or share of the profits
The case: Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen v Meta (Facebook)
Meta (the owner of Facebook) is being taken to court over claims it abused its dominant market position. The allegation? That users were forced to accept unfair terms that allowed Facebook to collect, use, and profit from their personal data – without properly consulting or compensating them. This isn’t a small claim. Up to 46 million UK Facebook users could be affected and lawyers are seeking £2.1 billion in damages.
You could be owed money if:
- You had a Facebook account between 15 February 2016 and 6 October 2023
- You accessed your Facebook account during that period while in the UK
Where is the claim up to:
The court has given the green light for the claim to proceed as a collective action. A case management conference was scheduled for 4 April 2025, with more developments expected soon.
Where to sign up:
Affected users will be automatically included unless they opt out. Visit facebookclaim.co.uk to check your eligibility, learn more about the case, and register for updates*.
Apple’s App Store under fire - and it could mean money back for you
The case: Dr Sean Ennis v Apple & Dr Rachael Kent v Apple
Apple is facing legal action over claims it used its monopoly to charge app developers unfairly high commissions. A recent case is helping app developers who sell (or have sold) apps through the App Store get damages for this abuse of power.
Consumers could also be due compensation, as a separate claims argues the inflated costs were passed on to the user. Earlier this year, we delved into the Apple class action lawsuit, which, if successful, could redefine the rules for tech giants operating in the UK. You can read what we had to say here.
You could be owed money if:
- You are a third-party app developer who sold an app via the App Store (or made money from in -app purchases)
- You lived in the UK on 29 November 2024
Or if:
- You bought a paid app or made an in-app purchase on an iPhone or iPad
- You did this at any point since 1 October 2015
- You lived in the UK at the time of purchase
Where is the claim up to:
A case management conference is scheduled for mid-April 2025 in the App developer claim – with more developments expected soon.
Where to sign up:
Eligible iOS users could automatically get compensation if the claim succeeds. Visit appstoreclaims.co.uk/Apple to learn more and register for updates. App developers should visit appleappdeveloperclaim.co.uk.
Energy prices too high? You could have paid more than you should have
The case: Clare Spottiswoode v Power Cable Manufacturers
This lesser-known claim could have big consequences. It alleges a group of power cable companies operated a long-running cartel, illegally fixing prices and dividing up markets across Europe – driving up the cost of electricity infrastructure in the UK. The result? Higher bills for energy providers, and ultimately, higher bills for you. Consumer champion Clare Spottiswoode CBE is bringing the case on behalf of UK consumers and small businesses who may have unknowingly paid inflated electricity prices as a result.
You could be owed money if:
- You paid for electricity in the UK after 2001
- You were a domestic energy customer or ran a small business during that period
Where is the claim up to:
This case goes to trial on the 29th of April 2025.
Where to sign up:
Eligible bill payers could automatically get compensation if the claim succeeds. Visit homeenergyaction.co.uk to learn more.
Car finance customers could be owed £1,000s
The case: Car Finance Commission Mis-selling — Supreme Court Appeal
This one’s huge. The Supreme Court is about to decide whether car finance customers were misled about commissions paid to dealers, and whether that made agreements unfair. If the court rules against the lenders, it could open the door to billions in compensation. With some estimates suggesting payouts of £1,000–£2,000 per person.
You could be owed money if:
- You took out car finance in the last 10–15 years
- You weren’t told that your dealer was being paid commission
- The commission influenced the interest rate you paid
Where is the claim up to:
The Supreme Court hearing began on 1 April 2025. This case could set a legal precedent that opens the floodgates for hundreds of thousands of customers to seek compensation.
Where to sign up:
A final judgement is expected soon and an official update on whether compensation will be available will follow. Details on how to claim will be provided at that time.
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