Stithem v. Apple Inc. ERISA Class Action
Verified September 19, 2026Found via the federal court docketHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 5:26-cv-03273).
- April 17, 2026Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Apple Inc. under ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), apparently concerning alleged violations or mismanagement of employee benefit plans. The case is in early stages with parties stipulating to extend briefing schedules on a motion to dismiss.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Stithem v. Apple Inc. ERISA Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed April 17, 2026 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 5:26-cv-03273).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Stithem v. Apple Inc. ERISA Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Michael P. Connett (Siri & Glimstad LLP). For Apple Inc.: Peter E. Davis (Jenner & Block LLP); Navid Cyrus Bayar (Jenner & Block LLP); Alexis E. Bates (Jenner & Block); Joseph James Torres (Jenner & Block LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Mickey A. Stithem
Defendants
- The Apple Benefits Administrative Committee
- Apple Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Michael P. ConnettSiri & Glimstad LLPRepresents Mickey A. Stithem24 tracked casesmconnett@sirillp.com · (213) 974-1740
Counsel for defendants
- Peter E. DavisJenner & Block LLPRepresents Apple Inc., The Apple Benefits Administrative CommitteePDavis@jenner.com · (202) 639-3875
- Navid Cyrus BayarJenner & Block LLPRepresents Apple Inc., The Apple Benefits Administrative Committee2 tracked casesNBayar@jenner.com · (415) 293-4812
- Alexis E. BatesJenner & BlockRepresents Apple Inc., The Apple Benefits Administrative Committeeabates@jenner.com · (312) 840-7577
- Joseph James TorresJenner & Block LLPRepresents Apple Inc., The Apple Benefits Administrative CommitteeJTorres@Jenner.com · (312) 840-8685
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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