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Google UK Play Store class action lawsuit

Overview

A class action lawsuit has been initiated against Google at the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal. The legal action, led by consumer tech policy expert Liz Coll and supported by the law firm Hausfeld, alleges that Google breached competition law by charging app developers commissions of up to 30% on Play Store purchases, subscriptions, and in-app content.

The claim represents approximately 20 million UK consumers and businesses for transactions occurring between October 1, 2015, and July 31, 2026. Plaintiffs argue that these excessive fees were passed on to consumers through higher prices for digital services. The lawsuit seeks damages estimated between £1 billion and £1.2 billion.

Google has stated it will defend its services vigorously, arguing that the claim lacks evidence and ignores the competitive landscape. The company maintains that the Play Store offers some of the lowest fees in the market and that the Android platform provides developers with various distribution options.

Entities

Competition Appeal Tribunal · Google · Liz Coll · Alphabet · Hausfeld

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Google faces UK class action lawsuit over Play Store fees

    Google faces a UK class action lawsuit representing 20 million consumers, seeking up to $1.59 billion over alleged unfair Play Store commissions.

  2. [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Google faces £1bn UK class action over Play Store commissions

    Google faces a £1 billion class action lawsuit in the UK, alleging it overcharged 20 million consumers via excessive Play Store commissions passed on through higher app and subscription prices.

Sources

almanar.com.lb · bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk · clubic.com · etailment.de · gbnews.com · independent.co.uk · influencermagazine.uk · insidetelecom.com · ithome.com · keighleynews.co.uk · news.stv.tv · noyb.eu · pocketgamer.biz · radiolac.ch · techbyte.sk · wwwhatsnew.com · zdnet.co.kr