Apple complains in court about leaker Prosser's delays due to newborn child

Apple has told the court that leaker Jon Prosser is dragging his feet on providing materials in a lawsuit over trade secret disclosure. In a joint status report, the company said it had not heard from his lawyer for a month, with the delay attributed to caring for a newborn child.

The lawsuit was filed last year after Prosser published videos leaking the Liquid Glass design announced alongside iOS 26. Apple accused him and Michael Ramacciotti of illegally accessing a developer's corporate iPhone and using the data for publications, which qualifies as a violation of computer fraud and abuse laws.

Ramacciotti, according to court documents, promptly cooperated with Apple's requests, while Prosser failed to formally respond to the lawsuit. The court granted Apple's motion for a default judgment, which prevented Prosser from contesting the allegations. Last June, his lawyer managed to have the default set aside, kicking off a limited discovery phase.

Prosser provided Apple with documents and communications and sat for a deposition on June 16, 2026. However, the report signed by attorneys for all parties says further progress has stalled. Apple notes that its last contact with Prosser's counsel was July 6, despite repeated follow-up attempts. The company also flags deficiencies in the materials produced and has notified the defense about them.

Prosser's lawyer attributed the delay to the birth of his second child and promised to arrange new dates for additional discovery. Meanwhile, Ramacciotti has already agreed to supplement his interrogatory responses and appear for a second deposition in September.