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Users Sue Google Over Antitrust Allegations, Court Allows Claims
3/15/2025
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- Users have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, alleging its search agreements with Apple stifle competition.
- U.S. District Court Judge Rita Lin determined users can demonstrate harm to competition and privacy.
- This lawsuit builds on a 2020 case by the U.S. Department of Justice against Google.
- Google contends the lawsuit fails to specify alternative privacy-protective options.
- Judge Lin permitted users to substantiate their claims of Google's monopolistic behavior.
