A British tribunal has ruled against Apple in a landmark class action lawsuit over App Store commissions. The case represents the first mass lawsuit against a tech giant under Britain’s new class action regime and could result in substantial damages.
UK Court Finds Apple Abused Dominant Position
A London tribunal has ruled against Apple in a significant class action lawsuit alleging the tech giant abused its market dominance through App Store commission fees, according to court documents. The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) determined that Apple had engaged in anti-competitive practices by charging developers what the court described as excessive commissions of up to 30%.