Google faces major UK lawsuit over alleged search dominance abuse

April 16, 2025, 6:20 am

Google is now at the center of a legal challenge in the United Kingdom, where a class action lawsuit accuses the company of abusing its dominant position in online search to stifle competition. The litigation claims that Google’s practices have adversely affected market fairness and hindered consumer choice, prompting intense scrutiny from regulators. The case highlights broader concerns about monopolistic behavior among tech giants and may have significant implications for the future of online advertising and competitive practices.

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wsj.com / Google Faces Potential $6.6 Billion U.K. Antitrust Lawsuit Over Search Advertising

The lawsuit claims the tech giant abused its dominance and overcharged companies for search advertising services.

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A class action lawsuit filed Tuesday in the U.K. Competition Appeal Tribunal claims Google abused its position to restrict competing search engines.


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