By Top class Actions
Publication Date: 2025-12-15 19:00:00
Google agreed to a $630 million settlement to resolve claims from all 50 states that it violated antitrust laws by monopolizing app distribution and in-app billing services through its Google Play Store.
The Google Play Store class action settlement benefits consumers who made a qualifying purchase through the Google Play Store or paid for in-app content through Google Play Billing between Aug. 16, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2023.
According to the attorneys general from all 50 states, Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing app distribution and in-app billing services through its Google Play Store. As a result of this alleged scheme, consumers were forced to pay too much for apps and in-app purchases, the states contend.
Google Play is the app store for Android devices. The platform allows users to download apps, games, music, movies and more.
Google has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $630 million to resolve the antitrust claims from the states.
Under the terms of…
