Apple Inc. is set to face a class-action lawsuit over allegations that its AirTag devices are being used by stalkers to track victims. The lawsuit, initially filed in December 2022, claims that Apple has been negligent in preventing the misuse of AirTags for stalking purposes. Despite Apple's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled that the case could proceed, stating that Apple might ultimately prove that California law did not require it to take further actions to diminish the stalking capabilities via AirTags, but such determination cannot be made at this early stage. The judge also dismissed the majority of the proposed class action but allowed the negligence and liability claims under California law to move forward.
Apple Will Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over AirTag Safety https://t.co/q6ezJs8OQB
A judge has denied Apple's motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit claiming that stalkers are using its AirTag devices to track victims — and that the tech giant hasn't done enough to prevent them. https://t.co/4kpIpWxd4K
Judge denies Apple's attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over AirTag stalking https://t.co/fMCcr6FWdb
Apple starts rolling out new AirTag firmware update https://t.co/ADKVaQJUBU by @ChanceHMiller
A judge has dismissed the majority of a proposed class action accusing Apple of not doing enough to safeguard its AirTag tracking device from being abused by stalkers. https://t.co/C17foAi7H5 https://t.co/ecuX73m9cQ
Stalked with an AirTag? A class-action lawsuit against Apple in California will move forward https://t.co/j7hTjv0fhW
ICYMI: Lawsuit claiming AirTag is a stalker tool gets judge’s go-ahead https://t.co/SfHfBxKn26 by Ed Hardy
🚨🇺🇸 U.S. COURT RULES APPLE CAN BE SUED OVER AIRTAGS BEING USED FOR STALKING District Judge Vince Chhabria: “Apple may ultimately be right that California law did not require it to do more to diminish the ability of stalkers to use AirTags effectively, but that determination… https://t.co/lxICrQ7TuJ
Apple must face California lawsuit claiming AirTags are weapon of stalkers https://t.co/BF4hCFUXIm
Lawsuit claiming AirTag is a stalker tool gets judge’s go-ahead https://t.co/SfHfBxKn26 by Ed Hardy
Apple lost its bid to dismiss a lawsuit involving its AirTags Friday and is now facing a class action lawsuit that alleges the devices helped stalkers track their victims. https://t.co/3hQtJ08GF5 https://t.co/2yqu3tzRWn
Lawsuit claiming Apple's negligence means AirTags are 'the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers' must go ahead, judge rules https://t.co/YrCuRkQvUs
A class-action lawsuit against #Apple, initially filed in December 2022, regarding AirTag anti-stalking has been given the green light. Do you think the AirTag has sufficient anti-stalking features?👀 https://t.co/6vP1WxPyGB
AirTag anti-stalking class-action lawsuit given the green light https://t.co/mYF5wpidKK #Apple
Apple can’t get out of facing a class-action lawsuit over AirTags stalking claims https://t.co/qQfCYhxnAA https://t.co/68Q9iNXenP
A US judge rules Apple must face a class-action suit over AirTag stalking, as three plaintiffs made sufficient negligence and liability claims under CA law (@rachelagraf / Bloomberg) https://t.co/rBnn2OEbFf 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/UBoex0Ea5a
Apple Will Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over AirTag Safety https://t.co/MHCkW8k4qO
An attempted class-action lawsuit against Apple is being allowed to proceed, after plaintiffs convinced a judge that there are negligence issues surrounding the AirTag tracker. By @MalcolmOwen https://t.co/uSAIosl6LI
Apple must face class action lawsuit over AirTag stalking, judge rules https://t.co/Nf7FJxnGkx by @ChanceHMiller
#Apple Inc. has lost a bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that its #AirTag devices help stalkers track their victims. https://t.co/hod4ScTZSD
$AAPL | Apple Fails To Dismiss Lawsuit Claiming AirTags Are Weapon Of Stalkers: 'Determination Cannot Be Made At This Early Stage' https://t.co/G3G3JtE2vI
Apple lost a bid to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that its AirTag devices help stalkers track their victims https://t.co/bosQFHRSNP