Trivago sues Google for damages in German court
By Lewis Crofts ( May 5, 2026, 21:01 GMT | Insight) -- Travel company Trivago is seeking a "substantial" payout from Google in a new lawsuit filed against Google at a Hamburg court, saying it suffered damage over the way hotel search results were presented. The claim is based on EU and German antitrust law and was prompted, in part, by the legal clarity of EU judges confirming Google had abused its power in online shopping in a 2025 ruling.Travel company Trivago is seeking a "substantial" payout from Google in a new lawsuit filed against Google at a Hamburg court, saying it suffered damage over the way hotel search results were presented....
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