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A professor heading a class action has won a $2 billion award versus Apple’s App Store in a landmark UK case that’s a match for the Epic Games fight in terms of what it means for the future.
The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled against Apple — image credit: UK Parliament
The case, originally filed in 2021, finally went to trial in January 2025. The UK does not have class action lawsuits per se, but a case can be brought by someone representing a group of claimants.
In this case, digital economy specialist and lecturer at King’s College Dr. Rachael Kent, brought the complaint specifically against Apple’s 30% App Store fees. According to a spokesperson for Dr Kent, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) have voted unanimously in favor of the complaint and the complainant.
