The AGs claimed that Google’s anticompetitive business practices harm Android app developers and consumers. The company is violating Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, which prohibits monopolistic business practices.
In a statement, New York AG James said, “Once again, we are seeing Google use its dominance to illegally quash competition and profit to the tune of billions…We are filing this lawsuit to end Google’s illegal monopoly power and finally give voice to millions of consumers and business owners.”
On the other hand, Utah AG Reyes called Google’s anti-competitive business practices a “menace to the marketplace.” He added that “Google Play is not fair play.” The search engine giant “must be held accountable for harming small businesses and consumers.”
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