Google's Legal Troubles: A Recap of Recent Lawsuits
Being a powerhouse in the tech industry, Google has found itself entangled in legal battles due to allegations of leveraging its dominance unfairly.Throughout 2023 and 2024, Google has been confronted with various lawsuits, all of which have been refuted by the company.Accusations have surfaced against Google for manipulating the online advertising market and engaging in practices aimed at stifling competition.
In 2023, the US government accused Google of impeding innovation in the search industry through questionable business practices. Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, defended the company during the trial in October 2023. In 2024, another significant antitrust case brought attention to Google's advertising strategies.
Legal Proceedings
The trial from 2023 is still pending a verdict, while the 2024 case is set for trial in September with Judge Amit Mehta overseeing it.
The lawsuit is seeking damages of $16.9 billion on behalf of UK publishers who claim losses due to Google's allegedly anticompetitive actions.
Potential penalties could range from fines to alterations in business practices or even a restriction on contracts that establish Google as the default search engine. If found guilty, Google might face similar lawsuits from other tech giants like Amazon and Apple.
Class Action Lawsuit from 2020
In 2020, a class action lawsuit was filed against Google after it was revealed that data was being collected from users in private browsing mode.Users alleged that Google's Alphabet unit was tracking individuals using 'incognito' mode.
The Settlement
Google is presently disclosing its data collection practices in private browsing and providing users with the option to block third-party cookies for a period of five years.
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