20 Million UK Consumers Could Share in £1bn Google Claim over 'Hidden Charges'
The class action alleges Google passed up to 30% Play Store commissions into higher prices for paid apps, subscriptions and in-app purchases.
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The Northern Echo20 million UK consumers could share in £1bn Google claim over 'hidden charges'
Around 20 million UK consumers and businesses could be entitled to a share in a £1 billion claim against Google - see if you are one of them.
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Google to fight ‘hidden’ app charges claim seeking £1bn damages
The class action is being brought on behalf of around 20 million UK consumers and businesses.
Liz Coll claims to Google £1.2 billion, or almost €1.4 billion, on behalf of some 20 million British Android users. In front of a London court, this consumer rights specialist accuses the group of having inflated the price of apps for more than ten years, with its commissions on the Play Store.
Google is being sued for 1.2 billion pounds, equivalent to 16 billion kronor, in a major class action lawsuit in the UK, the Financial Times reports. The company is accused of overcharging for app downloads on Android phones for more than a decade.
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