UK tribunal: App Store class action seeking up to $1.8b can continue
A UK tribunal has agreed that a Collective Proceedings Order potentially involving 19.6 million consumers in the country can go ahead in a case that could cost Apple up to £1.5 billion .At issue are Apple's App Store restrictions, which the vendor says are necessary for safety and quality control purposes but which the filing alleges are anticompetitive.
"] alleges that Apple has foreclosed all competition from potential or actual rivals through its restrictive terms and conditions, and other restraints, imposed in the iOS, so that it is dominant in app distribution and payment services." Apple, as one would expect, fervently disagrees with all of this"and has applied to strike out or alternatively for summary judgment in relation to the excessive pricing aspect of the claim."
The initial filing was made on May 11, 2021 and the strike-out and summary judgement applications were heard together on May 4 and 5, 2022.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Massive new Aldi store has just opened in SpekeThe new store had its grand opening today
Read more »
2 Firefighters Injured Battling Grocery Store Fire in Hartford, Conn.Two firefighters were taken to the hospital after getting injured battling a fire at a grocery store in Hartford early Monday morning. Officials said the fire broke out shortly before 3 a.m. at a building on Ashley Street. There is a grocery store called Sigourney Market on the first floor and vacant apartments are on the second floor. Crews at…
Read more »
Asda store warned over squirrel in warehouse and 'gnawed' Cadbury wrapperAn Asda superstore received a critical food hygiene report after inspectors found a squirrel and ‘gnawed’ packaging in a warehouse.
Read more »
Facebook Messenger and Instagram 'DOWN' – thousands of users say app not workingFACEBOOK Messenger and Instagram are down, leaving thousands of users unable to use the apps properly. The issues with both apps were reported around 11 am EST on Tuesday. Why is Facebook Messenger…
Read more »