Sony PlayStation Store Digital Games Antitrust Settlement
Sony · PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store digital games · Settlement Reached
About this case
A proposed consumer class action alleges that Sony unlawfully removed competition in the PlayStation digital game marketplace. A $7.85 million settlement received preliminary approval, and a final approval hearing is scheduled for October.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Sony
- Product or service
- PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store digital games
- Case name
- Agustin Cacurri v. Sony
- Court case number
- 3:21-cv-03361-AMO
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Antitrust
- Reported harm
- Competition Pricing
Participation information
Availability is based on each listed participation option and its deadline.
Automatic PlayStation Network Refunds
The article states that PS4 and PS5 owners are expected to receive refunds credited automatically through PlayStation Network, but it does not provide further eligibility criteria.
No claim filing instructions are stated; refunds are described as automatic credits through PlayStation Network.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- No action required
- Total settlement amount
- $7,850,000
- Payout
- Refunds are expected to be credited automatically on PlayStation Network.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear
Automatic settlement participation
The proposed class includes certain purchasers of qualifying PlayStation digital games and includes more than 4.4 million people who were automatically added, subject to the settlement terms and court approval.
No claim form is required for individuals who remain in the settlement class. Compensation, if the settlement receives final approval, is described as being distributed through PlayStation Store digital wallets or by mail to certain former PlayStation Network users.
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Status
- No action required
- Total settlement amount
- $7,850,000
- Payout
- The remaining settlement funds are to be distributed based on qualifying titles purchased, after deductions including attorneys' fees and other approved amounts.
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear
This information does not determine whether you qualify for a case.
Sources
Public reporting associated with this case.