All 50 states sue Google; $700M Play Store settlement proposed
All 50 states are suing Google, and a $700 million settlement has been proposed regarding the Google Play Store.Summary
Attorneys General from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have sued Google over alleged monopolization of content on the Google Play Store. Google is proposing a $700 million settlement, though they do not admit any wrongdoing. The lawsuit claims that customers who used the Google Play Store between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023, overpaid for apps due to Google’s practices, violating antitrust and consumer protection laws.
Individuals who made purchases through the Google Play Billing system during the specified period are eligible for a portion of the settlement, with a minimum payout of $2 if the settlement is approved. Most eligible individuals will not need to file a claim, but those without a linked PayPal or Venmo account, or who no longer have access to their associated email or phone number, may need to submit one.
A hearing to approve or deny the settlement is scheduled for April 30, 2026, and the deadline to opt out and pursue individual legal action is February 19, 2026. The final amount each claimant receives will depend on their spending and the total number of claims filed.
(Source：Buffalo)