State attorneys general reach agreement with Google in Play Store monopoly case

Sept. 7, 2023 (DENVER) — A bipartisan group of 52 attorneys general announced an agreement with Google arising out of the company’s anticompetitive conduct involving the Google Play Store, according to Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.

The settlement in Utah v. Google focuses on the company’s Play Store and alleges that Google harmed consumers by using its monopoly power in the Android app market to inflate prices for paid apps and in-app purchases. The agreement in principle will be finalized over the next 30 days and submitted to the court for approval, at which point the details will be made public.

“All companies—no matter how big or powerful—cannot refuse to play by the rules, including Google. We brought this lawsuit because it is illegal to use monopoly power to drive up prices and limit consumer choice,” said Attorney General Weiser. “I appreciate that a bipartisan group of attorneys general fought hard for a fair marketplace that encourages competition, innovation, and lower prices for consumers. I look forward to finalizing this agreement and sharing more details in the next 30 days.”

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