Google sued in UK for overcharging millions of users today at 06:52 The suit says Google breaches European and UK competition laws The Google logo displayed on a tablet Photo credit: AFP
Alphabetâs Google faces a London suit over claims it overcharged nearly 20 million UK customers for app store purchases, just a month after it was sued in a similar US case.
Google Play Storeâs 30% surcharge for digital purchases is âexcessive and unfair,â the claimants said in a press release on Thursday. The suit, filed at Londonâs Competition Appeal Tribunal on Wednesday, says Google breaches European and UK competition laws at the âexpense of millions of loyal customers in the UK.â
Hausfeld & Co LLP: New Lawsuit seeks damages from Google on behalf of 19.5 Million UK Android Phone users, claiming its Google Play Store charges are excessive and unlawful
Alleges Google Play Store s 30% surcharge for digital purchases is excessive and unfair
Claims the 30% surcharge breaches European and UK competition laws, at the expense of millions of loyal customers in the UK
Collective action seeks estimated damages of up to £920 million for UK users of the Google Play Store
It follows an action launched recently against Apple for similar abusive conduct in the App Store
Google systematically breaks the law and overcharges millions of UK users for apps and other purchases made on its app store the Google Play Store according to a landmark legal action brought in a UK court against the tech firm and its parent company Alphabet.