Apple's $32.5 Billion BIPA Lawsuit Clears Appeals Court

Apple's $32.5 billion BIPA lawsuit clears appeals court

A federal appeals court has denied Apple's request to immediately challenge a class-action certification in a lawsuit accusing the company's Photos app of collecting biometric data without consent. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit rejected the bid on June 30, 2026, clearing the way for the case to move forward in federal court. The ruling keeps Apple exposed to damages that could reach $32.5 billion. The lawsuit targets the Peop…

Apple Could Owe Some Users up to $5,000 Each in This Class Action Lawsuit

An Illinois class action lawsuit is seeking up to $5,000 in damages from Apple for 6.5 million citizens. That would amount to $32.5 billion.

Apple Photos Privacy Case Advances, With Up to $32.5 Billion Alleged Exposure

Apple’s Photos biometric privacy case will proceed after an appeals court declined to review class certification. Here’s what remains unresolved.