UK Tribunal Orders Apple to Pay $2 Billion in Landmark App Store Antitrust Case
A UK tribunal has ruled against Apple in a landmark antitrust case over App Store fees. The court found Apple’s 30% commission eliminated competition and violated UK and EU law, awarding approximately $2 billion in damages to millions of UK iOS users.
Major Legal Blow to Apple’s App Store Business Model
In a landmark ruling that parallels the ongoing Epic Games litigation, the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal has reportedly ordered Apple to pay approximately $2 billion in damages for anticompetitive App Store practices, according to court documents and statements from the claimant’s representatives.