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    Google nears settlement in landmark Play Store antitrust lawsuit, impacting tech industry

    Google nears settlement in landmark Play Store antitrust lawsuit, impacting tech industry

    In a significant development, Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has tentatively settled a class-action lawsuit in the United States that accused its Play Store of violating federal antitrust regulations by allegedly overcharging customers. The details of the settlement remain undisclosed, leaving many eagerly awaiting further information.

    Google nears settlement in landmark Play Store antitrust lawsuit, impacting tech industry
    Photo: Google nears settlement in landmark Play Store antitrust lawsuit, impacting tech industry 
    Source: Reuters

    The lawsuit, brought forward by over 30 U.S. states and representing a staggering 21mn consumers, claimed that Google's dominance in the market limited consumers' choices and potentially led to excessive spending on mobile applications.

    Parties involved in the settlement, including attorneys representing Utah's Attorney General, who is leading the coalition of states, have requested the cancellation of a trial scheduled for November 6.

    While Google, which had consistently denied any wrongdoing, refrained from commenting on the proposed settlement, lawyers representing consumer plaintiffs and the states, along with the District of Columbia, either declined to comment or had not responded to requests for statements at the time of reporting.

    The settlement is subject to approval by the court, and its acceptance could significantly impact Google's position in ongoing legal battles. The tech giant is currently facing similar lawsuits alleging that it has maintained monopolies in the sale of Android apps and in-app purchases through unlawful tactics, resulting in substantial profit margins. One contentious point raised is Google's policy of mandating certain apps to utilize its payment tools and surrender up to 30% of digital goods sales revenue.

    Epic Games isn't a party to the proposed Google Play settlement with the States Attorneys General.

    We're fighting for consumer and developer freedom to do business directly, free of monopoly stores, monopoly payment processors, and monopoly taxes.https://t.co/6hagYKLWPg

    — Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) September 6, 2023

    Notably, Epic Games, a prominent player in the gaming industry, has initiated a similar lawsuit against Google, although it is not a party to the proposed settlement. In a statement shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Epic Games founder and CEO, Tim Sweeney, conveyed his stance on the matter, saying;

    "If Google is ending its payments monopoly without imposing a Google Tax on third-party transactions, we'll settle and be Google's friend in their new era."

    He also added that if the settlement retained the controversial 'Google tax,' Epic Games would continue its legal fight.

    Match Group, another notable company, has also filed a claim against Google but has not commented on the tentative settlement as of now.

    The case, officially titled "In re Google Play Store Antitrust Litigation," is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California under case number 21-md-02981. The outcome of this lawsuit and the potential settlement could have far-reaching implications for the mobile app ecosystem and the legal scrutiny surrounding tech giants' market practices.

     

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