US_ FTC Says Google Antitrust Ruling Goes Beyond Epic Games, Must Consider Wider Implications

THE EPOCH TIMES

FTC Says Google Antitrust Ruling Goes Beyond Epic Games, Must Consider Wider Implications

Failure to punish antitrust violators could embolden other companies to engage in similar behaviors, the agency warned.

The Google building in New York City, on Feb. 26, 2024. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)

By Naveen Athrappully
8/14/2024 Updated: 8/14/2024


The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed an amicus brief in the Epic Games antitrust lawsuit against Google’s monopolistic behavior, suggesting that the court impose stringent actions against such practices.

The lawsuit was filed in 2020 by developer Epic Games against Google. Epic claimed that Google violated antitrust regulations by monopolizing two markets: the market for distribution of mobile apps for Android users and the market for processing payments. In addition, Google benefits from gaining access to user data.

“Google has thus installed itself as an unavoidable middleman for app developers who wish to reach Android users and vice versa,” Epic said.

In December 2023, a district court jury in California ruled in favor of Epic, finding that the game developer proved that Google was in violation of antitrust laws. District Judge James Donato has yet to decide on what relief Epic should be provided.

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