{"id":543041,"date":"2026-06-19T06:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/543041\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T06:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:34:20","slug":"apple-class-action-alleges-smartwatch-bands-contain-toxic-pfas-chemicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/543041\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple class action alleges smartwatch bands contain toxic PFAS chemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2221899483-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"New Apple Watch Series 8 with white band inside Apple Store\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>(Photo Credit: Hadrian\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p>Apple Watch PFAS class action overview:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who<\/strong>: A group of consumers has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why: <\/strong>The plaintiffs claim certain Apple Watch bands contain toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) harmful to humans and the environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> The Apple Watch class action was filed in California federal court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A new class action lawsuit claims Apple falsely advertises its Apple Watch bands as safe and healthy despite containing toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>Plaintiffs Dominique Cavalier and Kiley Krzyzek filed the class action complaint against Apple Inc. on Jan. 21 in California federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.<\/p>\n<p>The plaintiffs are seeking to represent a nationwide and California subclass of people who bought the Apple Watch Sport Band, Ocean Band, and Nike Sport Band.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit claims Apple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/healthcare\/apple-watch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>advertises its Smart Watch<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>as supportive of human health and wellness, environmentally sustainable and suitable for everyday use. However, the plaintiffs claim the bands contain excessive levels of toxic per- and polygluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are harmful to both humans and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Apple Watch falsely marketed as \u2018ultimate device for a healthy life,\u2019 class action says<\/p>\n<p>The Apple Watch class action lawsuit claims that the Apple marketing campaign emphasized the health benefits of its products. It invited consumers to \u201clive a healthier day\u201d with its smartwatches, marketed as \u201cthe ultimate device for a healthy life,\u201d the class action suit alleges.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Plaintiffs argue that consumers, therefore, had a reasonable expectation that the products would be free from dangerous chemicals. However, the lawsuit alleges that, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1021\/acs.estlett.4c00907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">recent study<\/a>, Apple and other smartwatch bands contain excessive levels of PFAS that are absorbed through the skin during daily use.<\/p>\n<p>The company profits from consumers who desire safe and sustainable smartwatches to track their health and who believe Apple\u2019s promises of health, wellness and environmental sustainability, the lawsuit alleges.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit claims that Apple could have avoided this safety hazard by using alternative materials such as silicone but chose not to, giving the company an unfair competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<p>The Apple Watch PFAS class action lawsuit is suing for fraud, unjust enrichment and violations of California consumer laws. Plaintiffs are seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.<\/p>\n<p>Early in January 2025, Apple <a href=\"https:\/\/topclassactions.com\/lawsuit-settlements\/open-lawsuit-settlements\/20m-apple-watch-battery-swell-class-action-settlement\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>agreed to pay $20 million<\/strong><\/a> to resolve claims that certain Apple Watch models were defective and prone to damaging battery swelling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of the allegations made in this Apple Watch class action lawsuit? Let us know in the comments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The plaintiffs are represented by Ryan J. Clarkson, Yana Hart and Mark Richards of Clarkson Law Firm, P.C. and Benjamin F. Johns and Samantha E. Holbrook of Shub Johns &amp; Holbrook LLP.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Apple Watch PFAS class action<\/strong> is Dominique Cavalier, et al. v. Apple Inc., Case No. 5:25-cv-00713 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read About More Class Action Lawsuits &amp; Class Action Settlements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tWe tell you about cash you can claim EVERY WEEK! 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