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Google Play Android Distribution and Payment Antitrust Settlement

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Google · Google Play and Android app distribution and in-app payments · Settlement Reached

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About this case

A multistate antitrust lawsuit alleged that Google improperly controlled Android app distribution and in-app payments, affecting consumers who made Google Play purchases between 2016 and 2023. A federal court is set to approve a $700 million settlement, with payments to eligible consumers to be sent automatically.

Case overview

Defendant company
Google
Product or service
Google Play and Android app distribution and in-app payments
Court case number
3:21-cv-05227-JD
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 consumer settlement payments

Consumers who made Google Play purchases between 2016 and 2023 may be covered by the settlement.

No claim filing is required according to the available information; payments are to be sent automatically through PayPal or Venmo.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
No action required
Total settlement amount
$700,000,000
Amount per claim
$2
Payout
Payments are expected to be sent automatically through PayPal or Venmo to eligible consumers.
Reported proof requirement
No

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