NY Judge Dismisses Most AirPods Max Condensation Claims in Suit

A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York largely dismissed New York–law claims in a proposed class action alleging a condensation defect in AirPods Max, ruling the headphones meet a minimal quality standard even if they don’t meet buyer expectations; one NY plaintiff was dropped, while a Washington plaintiff’s claims under WA law and the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act may proceed. A California condensation case had previously settled, and Apple has not conceded an inherent defect. Condensation has been a long-standing discussion with the aluminum ear cups, and AirPods Max 2 uses the same design.