Apple faces another lawsuit over AirTag safety after an Oregon woman alleged that its anti-stalking technology failed to protect her.
The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, filed her complaint in the U.S. District Court in Medford, Oregon. She seeks $75,000 in damages and accuses Apple of negligence.
According to the lawsuit, her former partner secretly placed an AirTag beneath her vehicle. He allegedly tracked her movements repeatedly, leading to threats and property damage.
Authorities subsequently charged the former partner with GPS-related stalking and issued a restraining order against him.
Lawsuit Questions Apple’s Tracking Alerts
The complaint focuses on Apple’s failure to deliver an unwanted-tracking notification.
Despite owning an iPhone, the woman claims she never received an alert about the unfamiliar AirTag traveling with her.
Apple designed these notifications to warn users when an unknown tracker follows them for an extended period.
However, the lawsuit alleges that this protection failed when the woman needed it.
The case raises questions about how reliably tracking alerts work in real-world stalking situations.
Apple Has Introduced Several Safety Measures
Apple has developed multiple safeguards to discourage AirTag misuse.
In 2024, the company partnered with Google to introduce cross-platform unwanted-tracking alerts. Consequently, compatible iOS and Android devices can warn users about suspicious Bluetooth trackers.
When an iPhone detects an unfamiliar AirTag, users can inspect its identifier and trigger a sound to locate it.
Additionally, Apple provides instructions for disabling unwanted trackers.
AirTags can also emit sounds after extended separation from their owners. An April 2026 firmware update improved the second-generation model’s audible alert.
Previous AirTag Lawsuits Add Legal Pressure
The Oregon complaint follows other legal challenges involving alleged AirTag stalking.
In August, two Detroit women accused former partners of tracking them with Apple’s accessory. They also alleged that Apple’s warning system failed.
Meanwhile, an earlier lawsuit from 2022 challenged the effectiveness of Apple’s anti-stalking protections.
That case lost its class-action certification in March 2026, prompting the plaintiffs to refile in May.
The latest complaint adds to the legal scrutiny surrounding AirTag safety. However, the Oregon woman’s allegations remain unproven, and the court has not determined Apple’s liability.
