Feb. 10, 2026
Apple battery lawsuit proceeds on unjust enrichment claims
A federal judge allowed unjust enrichment claims over allegedly defective MacBook batteries to continue, dismissing fraud, warranty and California consumer law claims while granting plaintiffs limited leave to amend pleadings.
Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila allowed a lawsuit against Apple over allegedly defective MacBook batteries to go forward on unjust enrichment claims while dismissing the six other claims in the complaint.
In a Feb. 6 order, Davila partially granted the company's motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which stems from allegations that defects in the lithium-ion batteries used in trackpads and MacBook laptops caused the devices to overheat and malfunction. Narayanan v. A...
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