A Washington woman has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that AirTag safeguards failed to protect her from stalking during domestic abuse. According to the complaint seen by King5, her husband concealed three AirTags — in their son's diaper bag, her car's rear-seat upholstery, and his car's console — to track her movements. She claims other people's phones detected the devices, but her iPhone never warned her because her husband repeatedly used her passcode to disable unwanted tracking notifications.
The plaintiff argues it should not be that easy to thwart stalking alerts and demands Apple require biometric confirmation for such changes, even after the device is unlocked, plus notify users when warnings are disabled. The complaint details physical violence, sexual assaults, threats, and a November 2024 protection order banning electronic surveillance. She reports ongoing fear, sleep issues, job loss, and over $60,000 in attorney fees. The suit seeks damages, legal costs, enhanced Apple safety protections, and a jury trial.
This follows similar lawsuits in August (Michigan) and September (Oregon) where women allege they never received tracking alerts while being stalked by former partners.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing