AirTag Stalking Lawsuits

Updated October 2026

Apple’s AirTag is a small tracking device meant to find lost keys and bags. Lawsuits allege Apple released it knowing it could be hidden on people to track them, and that its safety alerts came too late or not at all.

Many plaintiffs were tracked by a former partner or a stranger, and some were harassed, threatened or physically harmed.

Where the Litigation Stands

• Case: MDL No. 3199, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San Jose), before Judge Noël Wise.
• Formed: October 2026, with about 35 individual cases from at least 10 states.
• Note: these are individual claims, not a class action.

Who May Qualify

• Someone secretly placed an AirTag on you, your car or your belongings
• You were stalked, harassed, threatened or harmed as a result
• You have a police report, a protective order, alerts on your phone, or the AirTag itself

If You Are in Danger

Call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233. Keep the AirTag and screenshots of any tracking alerts, but put your safety first.

What to Keep

• The AirTag, if you found it
• Screenshots of “AirTag found moving with you” alerts
• Police reports and restraining order papers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue Apple, or only the person who tracked me?

These lawsuits are against Apple for how it designed the product. You may also have separate claims against the person who stalked you.

Is my consultation confidential?

Yes.