Apple has revealed new details about its legal battle with Jon Prosser as part of the ongoing iOS 26 leak case.
In a joint status report filed with the court alongside Michael Ramacciotti’s legal team, Apple confirmed that it is actively coordinating Prosser’s deposition, despite a default judgment already being entered against him.
Background on the iOS 26 leak lawsuit
Last July, Apple sued Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
According to Apple’s complaint, Ramacciotti accessed a development iPhone belonging to Ethan Lipnik, an Apple employee who was later fired, and initiated a FaceTime call to show Prosser details of what became known as the Liquid Glass redesign of iOS 26.
Court records show that Ramacciotti engaged with Apple and the court during proceedings. Prosser, however, missed the deadline to formally respond to Apple’s complaint.
In October, the court granted Apple’s request for a default judgment against Prosser, effectively ruling in Apple’s favor on liability due to his failure to answer the lawsuit.
At the time, Prosser responded publicly:
“Regardless of what is being reported, and regardless of what the court documents say — I have, in fact, been in active communications with Apple since the beginning stages of this case.”
He added:
“The notion that I’m ignoring the case is incorrect. That’s all I am able to say.”
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Apple confirms deposition is being coordinated
In the newly filed joint status report, Apple stated:
“Apple served Mr. Prosser with document and deposition subpoenas. Mr. Prosser has acknowledged receipt of the document and deposition subpoenas, and Apple is working with him to coordinate a date for his deposition.”
Despite the default judgment, the two sides remain in contact as discovery continues.
Apple also told the court that it is still working to determine “the full scope” of what Ramacciotti accessed on Lipnik’s development iPhone.
What Apple is seeking in the lawsuit
Apple has requested a jury trial and is seeking:
- Judgment in Apple’s favor and against Defendants on all causes of action alleged herein;
- Injunctive relief as the Court finds necessary and appropriate;
- Damages in an amount to be proven at trial;
- Punitive damages based on Defendants’ willful and malicious misappropriation of trade secrets;
- An order directing Defendants not to make use of or disclose Apple’s confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information to third parties without its written consent; and to return or assist Apple in locating and destroying any such information in their possession, custody, or control;
- Pre-judgment and post-judgment interest at the maximum legal rate as applicable, as an element of damages that Apple has suffered as a result of Defendants’ wrongful and unlawful acts;
- Reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred; and
- Such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
The upcoming deposition will help clarify what confidential information was accessed and could influence the damages and remedies ultimately awarded.
For now, the iOS 26 leak case remains active, with discovery ongoing and Apple continuing to press its claims.
