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Apple AirTag Stalking: Why Are Lawsuits Piling Up in US Courts?
In the United States, legal backlash against this Cupertino-based company is reaching unprecedented proportions. At the center of the controversy, the location tracking tag AirTag is becoming a preferred tool for many stalkers, and it's increasingly being criticized for the criminal deviant behavior it enables.
Launched in 2021, Apple's AirTag tracker is recognized as both a savior of everyday life and a terrifying accomplice for criminals. Already in 2022, the device was being criticized as one of the most invasive and anxiety-inducing surveillance technologies on the market, leading to the first lawsuits against the brand.
AirTags: Lawsuit Surge in California
According to Consumer Notice, lawsuits are particularly increasing in California federal courts. One lawsuit points out that the use of real-time location information for tracking victims is one of the most dangerous and frightening technologies used by stalkers.
Apple Criticized for Lack of Preventive Measures
It's estimated that Apple has received tens of thousands of messages regarding the risks of AirTags since its launch. The same lawsuit criticizes Apple for continuing to react after the fact rather than proactively preventing the harm caused by the product.
Will It Lead to a Large Class Action Lawsuit?
If more lawsuits are filed, they could be consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL), a unique US legal procedure that accelerates the judicial process when too many similar cases occur within the same timeframe.
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