Federal Court Sides with Epic Games in Google Antitrust Lawsuit
Epic Games secures a significant victory in the Google antitrust case following their previous loss to Apple in court Discover the latest outcome in this high-stakes legal battle
In the antitrust case between Epic Games and Google, a federal jury has delivered a verdict in favor of Epic. The jury unanimously ruled that Google holds an illegal monopoly through its Google Play Store. The ruling comes after a four-week court trial to determine if Google was using anti-competitive tactics in its online store, where millions of apps are sold daily. The decision was reached after just three hours of closed-door deliberations.
The verdict questionnaire saw all 11 questions answered in favor of Epic, including the inquiry into whether Google "willfully acquired or maintained monopoly power by engaging in anti-competitive conduct." The presiding juror specified that Google accomplished this through its "Android app distribution market" and "in-app billing services."
Epic declared the ruling "a win for all app developers and consumers around the world" in a post on its official website. The post further asserts that "Google’s app store practices are illegal and they abuse their monopoly to extract exorbitant fees, stifle competition and reduce innovation."
At the time of the ruling's release, no official punishments or recommendations have been announced. In a statement, Google's vice president for government affairs and public policy, Wilson White, stated that the company intends to appeal the verdict.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan of Epic Games, I am thrilled with the outcome of the federal court case against Google. The jury's unanimous decision in favor of Epic is a resounding validation of the company's claims that Google has been engaging in anti-competitive practices through its Google Play Store. The fact that the jury reached their verdict after just three hours of deliberations speaks to the overwhelming evidence against Google.
I wholeheartedly agree with Epic's statement that this ruling is a victory for all app developers and consumers worldwide. Google's monopoly over the Android app distribution market and in-app billing services has stifled competition and innovation, leading to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. By taking a stand against Google's illegal practices, Epic has paved the way for a more fair and competitive app ecosystem. I am confident that this ruling will have a positive impact on the entire tech industry and will ultimately benefit consumers by providing them with more affordable and innovative apps.
