Monitor for summary judgment rulings or trial date announcements. The Daubert ruling narrows the evidence but does not resolve the case — the BIPA statutory interpretation and liability remain live issues.
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Executive Summary
The court issued a Daubert ruling in the BIPA class action against Apple, excluding several expert opinions on both sides. Apple's cybersecurity expert (Brasher) was excluded entirely because encryption is irrelevant to BIPA liability. Plaintiffs' experts Dunn and Sinnreich were largely excluded for lacking methodology or offering legal conclusions. The ruling is procedural — it shapes what evidence the jury will hear but does not resolve liability or damages. No financial exposure is quantified in the opinion.
Court Ruling Details
Key Facts
- Class action under Illinois BIPA alleging Apple's Photos app created faceprints without consent.
- Court excluded Apple's expert Brasher (encryption opinions irrelevant to BIPA liability).
- Court excluded Plaintiffs' expert Sinnreich entirely (unqualified, no methodology).
- Court largely excluded Plaintiffs' expert Dunn (background, definitions, risks opinions excluded).
- Court partially excluded both sides' experts from opining on statutory terms like 'scan' and 'face geometry'.
- No damages amount or settlement figure appears in the opinion.
- Ruling is interlocutory — case continues toward trial on the merits.
Financial Impact
No damages or financial exposure stated in the opinion.
Risk Factors
- Adverse jury verdict on BIPA liability could result in statutory damages of $1,000-$5,000 per violation (class size unknown).
- Appeal of Daubert rulings could delay trial or alter evidence scope.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 court opinion.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| COURT-RULING Data (Synthetic) | court-5f558278bc-AAPL |
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