Judge upholds $634M Masimo verdict against Apple and denies new trial

A federal judge in California rejected Apple's bid to overturn the $634 million jury verdict won by Masimo and denied its request for a new trial, with the ruling dated July 20, 2026. The judge rejected Apple's challenge to how a key term was construed. Apple has said it will appeal, so the payout is not final until the appeal is resolved.

• Ruling dated July 20, 2026; reported July 21
• Verdict amount $634 million
• Apple's motions to overturn the verdict and for a new trial denied
• Apple has said it will appeal