A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against tech giant Apple Inc., accusing the company of selling defective products without informing consumers about potential issues.
The lawsuit filed by plaintiff Arthur Apicella alleges defects in Apple’s high-end AirPods Max headphones. Apicella claims that the headphones suffer from a significant defect, causing condensation to accumulate inside the ear cups during normal use. This defect allegedly leads to various performance problems, such as degraded sound quality and connectivity issues. According to the complaint, Apple was aware of these defects since at least 2018, but continued to sell the product without disclosing this information to consumers. Apicella argues that reasonable consumers would not have purchased these expensive headphones had they known about the defects. The lawsuit cites numerous consumer complaints and online discussions where users reported similar issues with their AirPods Max.
Apicella seeks several forms of relief from the court. He demands a declaration holding Apple financially responsible for notifying all affected customers about the defect. Additionally, he requests an order certifying the proposed class and appointing him as its representative. The lawsuit also calls for an injunction preventing Apple from engaging in further deceptive sales practices and compelling it to issue a recall or repair program for all affected units.
The case was filed in the Eastern District of New York under Case No. 2:25-cv-02261.