By Emily Barnes, New York Connect Team
Publication Date: 2025-12-04 16:39:00
Dec. 4, 2025, 11:39 a.m. ET
Are you an Android user? If so, you may be eligible to receive a payment through a recent multi-million dollar settlement with Google.
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced $630 million has already been paid into a settlement fund by Google after her office and a coalition of 53 other attorneys general sued the company in 2021 and secured the $700 million settlement in 2023.
“When big corporations use their monopoly power to stifle competition and raise costs, consumers pay the price,” James said. “For years, Google took advantage of its control over its app store to overcharge its customers and box out competing developers. I urge all New Yorkers who may be eligible for restitution to follow the settlement instructions to ensure they get their money back.”
Here’s what New Yorkers should know about the settlement.
What is the lawsuit about?
The AG’s Office says Google “unlawfully maintained a monopoly over mobile app distribution and in-app…
