Michigan Residents Sue Apple Over AirTag Safety

A lawsuit has been filed in Michigan on behalf of two residents who claim Apple has not sufficiently protected users from being stalked using its AirTag devices. The legal document, submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, asserts that Apple was aware of the risks associated with AirTags upon their release in April 2021. The plaintiffs contend that the company knew the devices could be purchased by individuals intending to track and harm others. Furthermore, the suit alleges that Apple received over 40,000 reports of stalking between April 2021 and April 2024.

One plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe from Birmingham, reported being stalked by a former romantic partner using concealed tracking devices, including an AirTag, since at least July 2026. The lawsuit details instances where the stalker appeared uninvited, demonstrating knowledge of her real-time movements. Another resident from Madison Heights reportedly discovered an AirTag placed by a former partner in her car shortly after moving into a new apartment in 2023, following an abusive relationship.

The lawsuit accuses Apple of violating the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. It states that Apple misrepresented AirTags as having adequate safeguards against stalking while continuing to sell them despite knowing their potential for misuse. The Michigan residents are seeking a court order to halt Apple's alleged unlawful or unfair practices concerning the design, manufacture, and market release of AirTags.