Apple Uses New Court Ruling to Pause Epic Games Case

Apple has cited a newly paused securities fraud lawsuit to support its request to delay further proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games while the US Supreme Court reviews part of the dispute.



The related case was filed on behalf of the City of Coral Springs Police Officers Pension Plan and accused Apple of misleading investors about its compliance with the Epic Games injunction and the progress of its announced AI-powered Siri features.



Judge Noël Wise recently paused that securities case until the Supreme Court decides whether Apple can face civil contempt for charging commissions on purchases completed outside the App Store.



Apple has now submitted Judge Wise’s ruling to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, arguing that the decision supports its request to pause proceedings over what commission it can charge for external purchases.



Epic Games opposes the request and argues that the Supreme Court review should not stop the lower court from continuing its work.



Apple also asked Judge Rogers to grant a temporary pause if she rejects the main request, which would give the company time to seek relief from the Ninth Circuit or the Supreme Court.



Judge Rogers is now reviewing both sides before deciding whether the proceedings should continue.