Lawsuit Over AirTag Stalking Allegations

The lawsuit was initiated by Jane Doe M.R. 1 against Apple Inc., alleging that the AirTag product facilitates stalking and unwanted tracking. The plaintiff claims that the tracking device, which utilizes an Apple device, was used to approach, grab, and follow her into a store by a 70-year-old man. Furthermore, the complaint asserts that Apple released the AirTag in 2021 despite knowing it could be used by dangerous individuals to track, coerce, and endanger victims, and that adequate safeguards were not in place.

The allegations detail that the AirTags emit Bluetooth signals detected by the Find My network, which is composed of millions of nearby Apple devices, allowing for reliable location transmission. The plaintiff is suing under claims of negligence, strict product liability, consumer fraud, and invasion of privacy. She is seeking monetary damages and a court order to prevent Apple from engaging in further unlawful or unfair practices concerning the design, manufacture, and sale of the AirTags.

This filing is the latest legal action, following a previous attempt to certify a class action which was declined by a judge. Affected individuals who believe an Apple AirTag was used to track, stalk, harass, or physically harm them may qualify to take legal action. The plaintiff is represented by Molly C. Wells and Edward A. Wallace of Wallace Miller.