By Eric Frandsen
Publication Date: 2026-04-30 21:49:00
SALT LAKE CITY — A federal court said it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google, concluding a five-year legal battle over the company’s control of Android app distribution and in-app payments.
The agreement is expected to provide compensation to more than 100 million Americans who made purchases through the Google Play store between August 2016 and September 2023. Most consumers will receive payments automatically through PayPal or Venmo without needing to file a claim.
Those without access to those payment platforms will be able to submit a claim through a separate process.
Utah, under the leadership of Attorney General Derek Brown, spearheaded the lawsuit alongside a bipartisan coalition of states and territories. The case alleged Google used its market position to limit competition and impose fees of…
