Apple hits back at US judge's 'extraordinary' contempt order

a year ago

Apple is appealing a US district judge's ruling that found it violated a 2021 order in the Epic Games case.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled Apple was flouting demands to allow outside payment options in the App Store.
Apple claims the order unlawfully restricts its control over business operations and intellectual property.
The case stems from Epic's 2020 antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple of monopolistic App Store practices.
Judge Gonzalez Rogers previously rejected Epic's monopoly claims but found Apple violated competition rules.
Apple is accused of creating new fees to circumvent the court's order, leading to a contempt ruling.
Apple argues the restrictions will cost it 'substantial sums' and are based on an invalid injunction.
Epic says the contempt order has already spurred competition and better consumer choices.
Apple removed Fortnite in 2020 after Epic introduced an alternative payment system.
Judge Gonzalez Rogers may refer the case for criminal contempt proceedings against Apple.

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