Apple claims Prosser has failed to properly respond to discovery requests, slowing down the case

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This is part of the ongoing legal dispute in Apple’s trade secret case involving Jon Prosser, the YouTuber known for early Apple leak coverage, and Michael Ramacciotti.

:balance_scale: What the latest filing says

According to the joint status report:

  • Apple claims Prosser is still not fully complying with discovery requests

  • Apple is now asking the court for an order compelling him to comply

  • The dispute is centered on access to information relevant to alleged trade secret leaks

:brain: Why “discovery” matters here

In U.S. legal cases, discovery is the phase where both sides must:

  • Exchange relevant documents, messages, and evidence

  • Preserve communications (like texts, emails, cloud data)

  • Allow inspection of devices or records under court rules

If one side doesn’t comply, the court can:

  • Force compliance (court order)

  • Impose sanctions

  • Or limit evidence the non-compliant party can use

:mobile_phone: Why Apple is involved

Apple’s position in the lawsuit is that:

  • Internal product information may have been improperly obtained and shared

  • Those disclosures could qualify as trade secret violations

Apple is seeking to establish:

  • How information was accessed

  • Whether communications or devices contain evidence of sourcing or coordination

:balance_scale: What this procedural update really means

This filing doesn’t resolve the case—it signals:

The case is moving into an enforcement phase of discovery, where compliance is now the main issue.

It’s less about new leaks and more about:

  • Missing data

  • incomplete responses

  • or refusal to hand over requested materials

:receipt: Bottom line

The report shows Apple is escalating pressure in court, arguing that Jon Prosser has not fully met discovery obligations, and is now asking the judge to intervene and compel compliance.

If you want, I can summarize the full timeline of this lawsuit so far—because this case has evolved through multiple leak allegations, device evidence disputes, and court filings that are easy to lose track of.

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This update adds some important procedural and factual clarity to the case involving Jon Prosser and Michael Ramacciotti in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit.

:balance_scale: What the new court filing changes

:page_facing_up: 1. Discovery is still incomplete (core issue)

Apple says:

  • Prosser has provided some materials, but not all requested discovery

  • He has ignored certain requests entirely

  • Apple has already extended deadlines multiple times

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Apple’s position is essentially:

“We still don’t have enough evidence to understand the full scope of what was accessed and shared.”

:receipt: 2. Apple is escalating enforcement

Apple now plans to:

  • File a Motion for an Order to Show Cause in the Northern District of Ohio

  • This is aimed at forcing Prosser to comply with discovery obligations

:backhand_index_pointing_right: This is a step toward court-imposed penalties or compelled production of evidence.

:balance_scale: 3. Prosser’s legal status may change again

The filing also reveals:

  • Prosser intends to retain counsel

  • He may try to set aside a default judgment (entered Oct 2025)

That default judgment happened because:

  • He missed a court deadline to respond to Apple’s complaint

:mobile_phone: Background of the lawsuit (as reaffirmed in filing)

Apple’s allegations remain centered on:

  • Unauthorized access to a development iPhone

  • Access allegedly gained by Ramacciotti from former Apple engineer Ethan Lipnik

  • FaceTime viewing of unreleased iOS content

  • Prosser allegedly used that information in early videos showing iOS design concepts (later associated with iOS 26 branding at WWDC 2025)

Apple claims this constitutes trade secret misappropriation.

:technologist: Key contrast between defendants

Ramacciotti (cooperative posture)

  • Allowed forensic review of another device

  • Agreed to supplement answers

  • Willing to sit for further deposition

  • In informal settlement discussions since Oct 2025

Prosser (contested posture)

  • Partial or incomplete discovery responses

  • Missed earlier deadlines (leading to default judgment)

  • Now facing motion to compel compliance

:money_bag: What Apple is seeking

Apple is requesting:

  • Monetary damages

  • Injunction preventing further disclosure of confidential info

  • Full accounting of how the alleged leaks occurred

:receipt: Bottom line

This filing doesn’t decide liability, but it shows:

Apple is actively trying to force full discovery compliance from Jon Prosser, while simultaneously exploring settlement possibilities with Michael Ramacciotti, as the case shifts from allegations into enforcement and evidence-production disputes.

If you want, I can map the entire timeline (device access → FaceTime leak → YouTube renders → lawsuit → default judgment → current discovery battle).