Global Legal Blitz Targets Tech Giants: Google, Apple, Meta Face Major Antitrust Fines and Lawsuits

May 6, 2025
Global Legal Blitz Targets Tech Giants: Google, Apple, Meta Face Major Antitrust Fines and Lawsuits
  • In the UK, Google is facing a £5 billion class action lawsuit over allegations of maintaining an unlawful monopoly in search services.

  • Additionally, the FTC has sued Uber for deceptive billing practices related to its subscription service, Uber One, claiming customers were misled during enrollment and cancellation.

  • April 2025 has seen significant antitrust developments against major tech firms, particularly Google, Meta, and Apple, as legal actions intensify worldwide.

  • In India, the Competition Commission ruled that Google violated local competition laws by compelling smart TV manufacturers to pre-install its operating system and apps.

  • Apple has faced scrutiny for restricting app developers from communicating alternative payment methods outside of its App Store, while Meta's data use and advertising practices have also been found to contravene the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

  • On April 23, the European Commission imposed fines of €500 million on Apple and €200 million on Meta for violations of the DMA, highlighting the regulatory push against these companies.

  • A federal judge ruled on April 17 that Google holds an unlawful monopoly over the adtech market, violating the Sherman Act, with a staggering market share of 91-93.5% from 2018 to 2022.

  • This ruling follows Google's loss in an antitrust case in August 2024 regarding its dominance in the search market, further intensifying scrutiny of its business practices.

  • In a separate case, the New Jersey Attorney General has sued Discord, alleging that its design features expose children to risks and mislead users about safety measures.

  • Meta is currently on trial for alleged anticompetitive conduct regarding its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, with proceedings expected to continue through July 2025.

  • Recent developments also include ongoing lawsuits involving AI technology, such as a case against Character AI and a copyright infringement suit by Ziff Davis against OpenAI.

  • The Tech Justice Law Project is actively tracking these cases through a litigation tracker and hosting webinars to discuss the implications of these legal challenges.

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