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UK Lawsuit Seeks £900 Million from Apple, Amazon

12/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

A claim has been filed against Apple and Amazon in UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, alleging the 2018 agreement restricted retailers from selling Apple products on Amazon.
The claim seeks over £900 million for over 10 million UK buyers.
Led by Justin Le Patourel (consumer rights advocate), the case cites findings by Italian and Spanish authorities that the companies breached EU competition laws.
The suit represents UK Apple purchasers since October 2018.

History

Historical Context

The European Union has actively pursued antitrust actions against major tech companies since 2010, culminating in a €4.34 billion fine against Google in July 2018 for abusing its dominant position with Android. This ongoing scrutiny reflects broader concerns about competition in digital markets, as seen in the recent case against Apple and Amazon, which seeks over £900 million for UK consumers.

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Story summary

A claim has been filed against Apple and Amazon in UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, alleging the 2018 agreement restricted retailers from selling Apple products on Amazon.
The claim seeks over £900 million for over 10 million UK buyers.
Led by Justin Le Patourel (consumer rights advocate), the case cites findings by Italian and Spanish authorities that the companies breached EU competition laws.
The suit represents UK Apple purchasers since October 2018.

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