Google agrees to settle UK app developers' lawsuit for $353 million
The proposed deal would provide £160 million to eligible developers and cover £100 million in legal costs, with no admission of liability.
- On Thursday, Google agreed to a £260 million settlement regarding a mass London lawsuit brought on behalf of app developers, resolving claims involving the company's Play Store practices.
- Lawyers alleged Google abused its dominant position to prevent developers from using alternative distribution methods while charging an unfair 30% commission, a case led by Professor Rodger.
- Under the deal, £160 million is available to app developers who sold apps between Aug 2018 and 2026, with £100 million allocated to cover the costs of funding the lawsuit.
- Subject to Competition Appeal Tribunal approval, the agreement involves no admission of liability or wrongdoing from Google, which maintains it holds strong defenses against the claim.
- Following similar lawsuits against Apple, Qualcomm, and Sony, this marks the fourth such case against a major tech company since early 2025, reflecting intensifying regulatory pressure on platform dominance.
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A class action lawsuit against the internet giant's charging of fees to app developers is being sought to be closed with a settlement, which, however, does not even correspond to a single day's profit at Google.
Google Agrees to Settle British App Developers’ Lawsuit for $353 Million
Google on Thursday agreed to pay $353 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of British developers who sold apps through the Google Play Store in the UK. Lawyers for academic Barry Rodger, who led the case, alleged that the tech giant had abused its dominant position in the Android app distribution market by preventing others from competing in distribution services and charging developers an “excessive and unfair” commission …
Google's parent company has agreed to settle a British class action lawsuit. The tech giant was accused of abusing its dominant position and charging excessive commissions to app developers. With the deal, Alphabet is settling the case for 260 million British pounds, equivalent to approximately 303 million euros.
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Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has agreed to pay £260m to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the US company imposed “unfair and excessive” charges on app developers selling apps on the Google Play Store. The case, brought to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) by competition law professor Barry Rodger on behalf of UK app developers, claimed Google abused its dominant market position by charging excessive commissions for transaction…
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