According to CNET, Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit with iPhone 4 customers that dates back to 2010. The lawsuit accused Apple of "misrepresenting and concealing material information in the marketing, advertising, sale, and servicing of its iPhone 4--particularly as it relates to the quality of the mobile phone antenna and reception and related software."

As a result of the settlement, U.S. residents who purchased an iPhone 4 are eligible to receive $15 or a free bumper case from Apple. A similar offer was being made by Apple back in July of 2010, shortly after the performance issues surrounding the iPhone 4 antenna system were uncovered.

Sometime in the next couple of weeks, customers will be able to go to www.iPhone4Settlement.com (website not working right now) to apply for a claim. In addition, emails will be sent to users before April 30, 2012 informing them of the outcome of the lawsuit, and the claims period will then be open for 120 days.

"We believe that the Apple iPhone 4 settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable," Ira Rothken, co-lead counsel representing the class, told CNET. "We believe that it allows members of the class to choose, and they can get $15 of cash or a bumper, so we believe that type of choice is proportional to the circumstances."

UPDATE: Apple has issued a statement that reveals that this settlement is for any customer who didn't participate in the free case program of 2010, or elected to not return their iPhone 4.