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Google agreed to pay a $90 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it monopolized Android app markets through the Google Play store platform, in violation of federal and state antitrust laws.
The Google Play settlement benefits U.S. developers of Android applications or in-app products (including subscriptions) who sold an application or in-app product for a non-zero price and paid a service fee greater than 15% on at least one transaction between Aug. 17, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2021. Developers must have earned between $0 and $2 million in every calendar year between 2016 and 2021.
The Google Play class action lawsuit accused Google of violating federal and state antitrust laws by monopolizing the android app market through its Google Play platform. The company allegedly forced app developers to use its billing services, forcing them to pay hefty service fees.
Google Play is Google’s Android app store. Developers can distribute their applications through the platform.
Google hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $90 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve the antitrust allegations.
Under the terms of the Google Play settlement, developers can receive a proportional share of the net settlement fund based on the amount they paid in service fees during the class period. According to the settlement administrator’s website, payments could range from $250 to over $200,000. Class members can check their estimated payment amount on the settlement website.
Google has also agreed to make business practice changes to better compensate developers for apps. The company agreed to charge service fees no greater than 15%, allow developers to promote alternative billing systems, allow the use of other app stores and develop an “Indie Apps Corner” in the Google Play store.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is April 5, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the Google Play settlement is scheduled for May 18, 2023.
Class members who received an email or mailed notice do not need to take action to benefit from the settlement but may submit a payment selection form by May 30, 2023, to receive their payment in a digital format.
Class members who did not receive a settlement notice must submit a payment selection form by May 30, 2023, in order to receive a settlement payment.
Who’s Eligible
U.S. developers of Android applications or in-app products (including subscriptions) who sold an application or in-app product for a non-zero price and paid a service fee greater than 15% on at least one transaction between Aug. 17, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2021.
Developers must have earned between $0 and $2 million in every calendar year between 2016 and 2021.
Potential Award
Varies.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
05/30/2023
Case Name
In re: Google Play Developer Antitrust Litigation, Case No. 3:20- cv-05792-JD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Final Hearing
05/18/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Google Play Developer Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Info@GooglePlayDeveloperSettlement.com
844-423-3488
Class Counsel
HAGENS BERMAN SOBOL SHAPIRO LLP
SPERLING & SLATER PC
HAUSFELD LLP
Defense Counsel
MUNGER TOLLES & OLSON LLP
MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
O’MELVENY & MYERS LLP
HOGAN LOVELLS
KWUN BHANSALI LAZARUS LLP
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102 thoughts onGoogle Play app developer $90M class action settlement
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I put in a settlement for Facebook to I had about 5 Facebook page because someone was hacking my pages and I put air for a suit for Google because someone was getting all my Google pages someone had my account to all my Google pages and they was begging people’s for money thank you very much
Very disappointed un these big tech giants taking advantage of their customers. Google is a big part of my everyday life. Please add my name on this list if possible. Thank you! Mary Ann Neiman-Smith, Rexburg, ID
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Where’s the class action for Google Play consumers who were over charged for game features because of this? Please let’s get one going because you know ultimately this fee went to the end user.
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Exactly! They need to start squashing these monopolies. 4 companies basically own all cell phone companies and networks, they have 0 customer service, and why should they? Google play is the same, there is no customer service, no need as they own a piece of every android phone, the free market system really doesn’t exist.