Cavalier et al v. Apple Inc.

5:25-cv-00713

Class Action

March 17, 2026
Apple Can't Shake Most PFAS Claims In Smartwatch Suit

A California federal judge won't let Apple Inc. escape a proposed class action alleging that the wristbands of its Apple Watch products contain dangerous forever chemicals, saying the complaint is sufficient to allege that the company knew of the risks but didn't warn consumers.
July 07, 2025
Biggest Enviro Cases To Watch In 2025: Midyear Report

Law360 previews the lawsuits environmental attorneys will be watching closely during the second half of 2025, including the Trump administration's challenge to states' efforts to slow climate change, a lawsuit seeking to continue federal funding for climate change projects and product liability cases over forever chemicals in consumer goods.
April 15, 2025
Apple Challenges PFAS Claims In Watch Band Lawsuit

Apple has urged a California federal judge to toss a proposed class action claiming its smartwatch bands contain toxic chemicals, arguing the suit relies on speculative "barebones" testing data and fails to show its products actually contain harmful substances.
January 22, 2025
Apple Sued Over Alleged PFAS In Smartwatch Wristbands

Apple Inc. is at least the second smartwatch maker to be hit with a proposed class action lawsuit accusing it of knowingly using toxic forever chemicals in manufacturing the devices' wristbands, according to a complaint filed in California federal court.