San Diego Jury Awards Taction Technology $5.7 Billion in Apple Haptic Patent Case

A federal jury in San Diego awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion in damages on September 27, 2026, after finding that Apple Inc. (AAPL) infringed two patents covering haptic technology, according to media reports. The verdict marks one of the largest patent awards ever assessed against the iPhone maker. Details on the specific patents and the products at issue were not immediately disclosed, and Apple has not issued a public response. Apple is expected to challenge the ruling through post-trial motions or appeal. The company has not indicated whether it will seek to set aside or reduce the damages award.