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Judge Leaves $634 Million Verdict Against Apple Intact

The decision hands the jury award to Masimo’s new owner Danaher, signaling likely appellate fights over the patent ruling.

Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge James V. Selna denied Apple’s motions on Tuesday, preserving a November 2025 jury verdict that ordered $634 million in damages for patent infringement.
  • Masimo was acquired by Danaher on June 10, 2026, which means the $634 million judgment will be paid to Danaher rather than the legacy Masimo company.
  • Apple has said it plans to pursue appeals after the judge rejected its arguments about the patent’s scope and its bid for a new trial.
  • The litigation has already produced an ITC import exclusion in 2023, temporary feature shutdowns and a 2025 redesign that moved some blood-oxygen processing to the iPhone so Apple Watches could remain on sale.
  • The patents at the center of the case expire in 2028 and 2029, which limits the long-term power of any exclusionary remedies even if the monetary award is collected.