UK consumer group Which? clears legal hurdle in £3 billion Apple iCloud lawsuit, potentially entitling millions to £77 each
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Rory Poulter
Summary
Consumer group Which? has secured a Collective Proceedings Order from the Competition Appeal Tribunal, allowing it to proceed with a £3 billion lawsuit against Apple on behalf of up to 39.7 million UK iCloud users. The case alleges Apple abused its dominant market position by engaging in anti-competitive practices that tied customers to its iCloud storage service, resulting in overcharging. Eligible users could receive up to £77 each in compensation if the case succeeds.
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bskyUK consumer group Which? clears legal hurdle in £3 billion Apple iCloud lawsuit, potentially entitling millions to £77 eachgazettelive.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe consumer champion announced it will represent as many as 39.7 million UK iCloud users in a landmark case accusing Apple of deploying anti-competitive practices that effectively tied customers to its cloud storage service, leaving them paying over the odds.
The case has taken a considerable step forward after the Competition Appeal Tribunal granted Which? a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO).
Which? alleges that Apple abused its dominant market position
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