Apple AI class action lawsuits overview:
- Who: Four plaintiffs have filed class action lawsuits against Apple Inc.
- Why: They allege Apple misled consumers about the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its iPhone 16 lineup.
- Where: The class action lawsuits were filed in Utah and California federal courts.
Three new class action lawsuits allege Apple misled consumers about the AI capabilities of its iPhone 16 lineup, including iPhone 16, iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Plaintiff Skyler Mamone Feldt filed claims in Utah federal court on May 5 alleging Apple falsely advertised that its iPhone 16 lineup would have new AI-based enhancements to its Siri digital assistant, among other AI features.
Meanwhile, plaintiff Peter Landsheft accused Apple of widespread public deception, misleading millions of consumers into purchasing smartphones based on features that did not exist, violating consumer protection and false advertising laws. The case was filed on March 19 in California federal court.
In addition to false advertising claims and non-existent functions, plaintiffs Corey Martin and Tyshaun Butler claimed in California federal court on April 9 that some iPhones routinely experienced overheating, battery drainage and repetitive screen glitches.
Apple allegedly knew AI features for iPhone 16 lineup could not be delivered on time
Feldt argues Apple knew there was no way the AI features it promised could be delivered on the timeline the company promised consumers.
He claims Apple violated the Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act by allegedly misrepresenting the characteristics and benefits of the iPhone 16, failing to deliver on its promises and not adequately disclosing the delays in feature availability.
Landsheft alleges Apple was forced to acknowledge, under “mounting pressure” from outraged consumers and industry scrutiny, that the heralded AI features, including the Siri enhancements, “did not exist then and do not exist now.”
Plaintiffs Martin and Butler say the Siri AI makeover was the centerpiece of the promised Apple Intelligence platform and was touted by the company in advertisements and other public statements in an effort to increase sales of the iPhone 16 and spur iPhone upgrades.
Plaintiffs are demanding respective jury trials and requests declaratory and injunctive relief and an award of statutory fines, compensatory damages and actual damages for themselves and all class members.
An additional lawsuit filed in early May accuses Apple of bait-and-switch tactics with the rollout of its iPhone 16 series.
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Feldt is represented by Raphael Janove of Janove PLLC; Landsheft is represented by Ryan J. Clarkson, Yana Hart and Bryan P. Thompson of Clarkson Law Firm P.C.; and Martin and Butler are represented by Joseph W. Cotchett, Brian Danitz, Karin B. Swope, Gia Jung, Vasti S. Montiel and Pierce H. Stanley of Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP.
The Apple AI class action lawsuits are Feldt v. Apple Inc., Case No. 2:25-cv-00353, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, Central Division; Landsheft v. Apple Inc., Case No. 5:25-cv-02668; and Martin, et al. v. Apple Inc., Case No. 5:25-cv-03205, both in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division.
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