EU Clears Path for €637 Million App Store Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple

Apple faces a major legal setback in Europe after the European Union’s top court ruled that it can be sued in the Netherlands over alleged anti-competitive practices within its App Store. The decision opens the door for a massive €637 million claim filed by Dutch consumer groups, who allege Apple’s 30% commission on app purchases unfairly inflated costs for millions of users. 2 consumer groups – Right to Consumer Justice and App Stores Claims – argue that this is evidence of Apple’s dominance in the market and how it charges developers using its system.