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EU Court Allows Group Claims Against Apple Over App Fees

12/3/2025

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The EU Court of Justice ruled that consumers can pursue group claims against Apple Inc. in the Netherlands over App Store fees up to 30%.
Lawsuits are brought by Stichting Right to Consumer Justice and Stichting App Stores, alleging the fees breach EU competition rules.
The ruling could expand compensation claims against Apple across the EU, heightening regulatory risk.
Apple contends the alleged misconduct did not occur in the Netherlands.

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The EU Court of Justice ruled that consumers can pursue group claims against Apple Inc. in the Netherlands over App Store fees up to 30%.
Lawsuits are brought by Stichting Right to Consumer Justice and Stichting App Stores, alleging the fees breach EU competition rules.
The ruling could expand compensation claims against Apple across the EU, heightening regulatory risk.
Apple contends the alleged misconduct did not occur in the Netherlands.