Google Settles UK App Developer Class Action for £260 Million

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has agreed to pay £260 million ($354 million) to settle a class action lawsuit in the UK. The claim alleges that Google abused its dominance and charged excessive commissions to app developers through its Play Store.

The suit, brought on behalf of UK app developers by Barry Rodger, a competition law professor, alleged that Google imposed 'excessive and unfair' commissions for transactions through its Play Store.

The settlement amount is £260 million, which translates to approximately $354 million. This move comes as part of Alphabet's efforts to resolve outstanding class action lawsuits globally.