#ClassAction #Netflix #Apple #GermanCivilCode # Class Action Lawsuits Target Streaming Price Hikes September 16, 2026 at 09:11 AM > Legal actions against Netflix, Apple, and WOW seek full refunds for unauthorized price increases plus interest for German consumers. The consumer protection association VSV and law firm Baumeister & Kollegen have filed **class action** lawsuits against **Netflix**, **Apple**, and WOW. Funded by Padronus, these legal actions target unauthorized price hikes based on Section 812 of the **German Civil Code**. Claimants seek full refunds for increases plus 6.5 percent annual interest. Notable hikes include Netflix Premium rising to 19.99 euros and WOW live sports reaching 44.99 euros. The portal streaming-klage.de bundles claims for Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and WOW. Padronus director Richard Eibl estimates users could recover nearly 800 euros. Data is secured via GDPR Article 15 requests. While a 9.9 percent success fee applies to those without insurance, the firm aims to repeat its success from a prior Meta representative action. ## Related news #Apple [#EU]() August 25, 2026 at 05:14 PM ## [Apple Reports $12 Million Profit in Austria]() > Apple disclosed its fiscal 2025 results for Austria, reporting $222 million in revenue and a $17.08 billion tax payment in Ireland.