Google Faces £5 Billion Class Action Lawsuit in the UK - CNBC
Overview:
Google is facing a £5 billion class action lawsuit in the UK, accused of abusing its dominance in the online search market to stifle competition and inflate prices. The lawsuit, filed by competition law academic Or Brook, represents UK-based organisations that have used Google’s search advertising services since January 1, 2011.
A 2020 study by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority revealed that Google earned 90% of all revenue in the search advertising market. The lawsuit alleges that Google restricted competition by making deals with smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and Chrome, and by paying Apple to make Google the default search engine on Safari.
This lawsuit is part of a broader trend of legal challenges against major tech companies, including Google and Meta, over their market dominance and competitive practices.
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Published: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
