US EditionApple can be sued in a Dutch court for antitrust damages, EU's top court says
Apple faces claims of up to €637 million in damages over alleged excessive App Store fees in a case the EU court says Dutch courts can hear due to the store's localization.
- On Tuesday, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that Apple Inc. can be sued in a Dutch court over allegedly excessive App Store fees in a case brought by two foundations.
- The plaintiffs argue Stichting Right to Consumer Justice and Stichting App Stores allege App Store fees are excessive and hurt users, amounting to unlawful abuse of Apple Inc.'s dominant position.
- The CJEU explained the jurisdictional basis by noting the virtual App Store was offered in Dutch and to accounts set to the Netherlands, allowing Dutch courts territorial jurisdiction.
- Apple's commissions face scrutiny in the U.S. and EU, and Apple shares fell nearly 0.2% in Tuesday pre-market trade after the ruling.
- Pointing to program details, Apple noted that 86% of developers never pay a commission, and it offers a small-business program with a 15% rate.
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