Apple secured the dismissal of a proposed class-action lawsuit seeking up to $32.8 billion in damages over claims it failed to prevent the distribution of child sexual abuse material through its iCloud storage platform. U.S. District Judge Noel Wise in San Jose, California, ruled that the claims were barred under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects platforms from liability for user-generated content, and dismissed the case with prejudice. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2024 on behalf of about 2,680 plaintiffs, also sought changes to Apple's iCloud platform, arguing the company failed to use available technology to detect and report abusive material. Apple has maintained that it uses alternative methods to combat child sexual abuse material while balancing user privacy and security. Attorneys for the plaintiffs said they are reviewing the ruling and may pursue an appeal or explore other legal options.
Apple Inc.Lawsuit dismissed with prejudice under Section 230, removing $32.8B liability risk.
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