
Apple Faces $5.7B Haptics Verdict; Burford Capital Sees $1.4B Gain
A US federal jury in San Diego has ordered Apple to pay $5.7 billion in damages to Taction Technology for infringing two patents related to haptic feedback systems. The verdict, delivered on September 25, 2026, concerns Apple’s Taptic Engine used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Litigation funder Burford Capital, which backed the case, reported a 9% share price jump and expects to recover up to $1.4 billion, though it warned that Apple’s appeal could reduce or eliminate this return. Apple has vowed to appeal, stating its technology is fundamentally different from Taction’s.


