Meet the professor who could cost Google £1bn+

▤ Summary

This article covers an imminent UK class action against Google over Play Store commission charges. The case seeks more than £1 billion in damages for thousands of app developers who allegedly paid excessive fees on app, subscription, and in-app digital content sales. A tribunal has allowed the claim to proceed on an opt-out basis, which keeps eligible developers in the case unless they choose to leave. The trial could affect how app developers distribute software and monetize digital content through major app marketplaces. UK app developers who believe they are affected are being asked to contact the legal team confidentially.

▦ Linked Companies

Google LLC

$100M to $250M

Alphabet

$10M to $25M