Epic win: Jury rules Google Play app store and billing an illegal monopoly

CAT December 12, 2023 1 min read

The Epic versus Google case has reached a significant milestone as the jury ruled that Google violated California and federal antitrust laws, but years of appeals are sure to follow.

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Just three years after Apple’s win against Epic for similar claims, Google has lost. The jury ruled that Google made special deals to stifle competition for the Play Store.

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