Apple, Amazon face UK mass claim after suit approved in part for trial
( September 28, 2026, 14:09 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple and Amazon face a UK mass claim over their marketplace practices after a suit was approved in part for trial by the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The claim is led by vehicle JLP A&A Class Representative, which alleges that restrictive agreements have throttled competition and hit consumers of Apple products in the pocket. However, part of the claim focused on the effect on prices paid by consumers through retailers other than Amazon was refused.Ruling attached....
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