Google sued for £5B in UK over allegations of shutting out rivals

a year ago

Google is being sued in the UK for up to £5bn in damages over allegations of anti-competitive behavior in the internet search market.
The lawsuit claims Google abused its dominance to overcharge businesses for advertisements by shutting out rivals.
Allegations include Google contracting phone makers to preinstall its search app and Chrome browser on Android devices and paying Apple to be the default search engine on iPhones.
The lawsuit, filed by competition law expert Or Brook, argues Google ensured its search engine had better functionality and more features for its own advertising offering than competitors.
Google denies the allegations, calling the case 'speculative and opportunistic' and plans to defend against it vigorously.
Businesses allegedly have little choice but to use Google ads for visibility, as regulators have described Google as a monopoly.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into Google’s search services in January, which is still ongoing.

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