Google hit by planned UK antitrust collective suit over Play Store charges
( July 28, 2021, 23:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google has been hit by a planned UK antitrust collective lawsuit over its Play Store charges, with the claim seeking to represent around 19.5 million consumers. The claim alleges that Google's 30 percent commission fee on revenue from digital app purchases breaches competition rules and has resulted in overcharging, which must be compensated to the value of up to 920 million pounds (around $1.27 billion). Further, the claim alleges that Google's operational setup through the app store has shut out competition. The claim has been filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, the UK's specialized competition court.Statement follows....
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