Google's UK mass claim settlement cuts risk, but another app store suit awaits
By Simon Zekaria ( September 16, 2026, 17:16 GMT | Comment) -- Google has said it's pleased at approval of a record £260 million settlement in a UK collective action on behalf of developers over its app store fees. But while its immediate legal risk drops, another claim on behalf of millions of UK consumers over the Play Store is waiting in the wings. The start date for the trial of that second claim is only days away, meaning Google may be feeling litigation heat again soon.While Google has closed down one avenue of risk with approval of a landmark settlement in a UK collective action on behalf of app developers, jeopardy remains with a similar claim on behalf of millions of UK consumers waiting in the wings....
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