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Sony can appeal PlayStation mass claim approval on funding grounds, UK CAT rules

( January 5, 2024, 16:38 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Sony can appeal a court ruling which approved a mass suit over the operation of its PlayStation games business, but only on limited grounds related to litigation funding arrangements, the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled. Class representative Alex Neill argues that Sony breached competition rules by abusing its market dominance to restrict its games ecosystem, leading to the unlawful overcharge of consumers. Neill is representing nearly 9 million PlayStation users in the UK, and argues they have a claim on up to 5 billion pounds (around $6.3 billion) in damages.Ruling attached. ...

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