Certain Sony Xperia device owners are eligible for a 50% refund because Sony lied about waterproofing

A Sony ad for its 'waterproof' phones[/caption]The lawsuit alleges that the devices in question were “deceptively advertised as waterproof”. Users in the US who bought or received the devices as a gift or part of a replacement program are eligible. Of these, only those who filed water damage claims will receive the 50 percent refund. Devices still under warranty will receive a one-year extension. Devices not under warranty will receive a six-month extension.The last date for filing a claim is 30 January, 2018.Affected customers will need to have a record of their interactions with Sony or they will not be eligible.The lawsuit also alleges that “Sony exploited certain international water resistance ratings in order to launch a deceptive marketing campaign promoting the devices.”The affected devices include the Xperia M2 Aqua, M4 Aqua, ZR, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z1s, Z2, Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3v, Z3 Dual, Z3+ Dual, Z3+, Z5, Z5 Compact, Z2 Tablet, Z3 Tablet and the Z4 Tablet series.Variants of the above devices for T-Mobile and Verizon networks are also included.The ruling is part of a preliminary settlement for the lawsuit. Members can choose to opt out of the settlement and still sue Sony separately.