Google Faces Antitrust Setback in US Court

Judge Rules Google Engaged in Illegal Monopoly

Epic Games' Suit Against App Store Monopolies Bears Fruit

In a landmark decision, US Judge Amit Mehta has ruled that Google violated antitrust law by engaging in anti-competitive practices to maintain a monopoly in the online search market. The ruling, which came after a four-year-long case brought by the Department of Justice, marks a significant victory for Fortnite-maker Epic Games, which had similarly accused Google of running an illegal app store monopoly.

Mehta's 286-page decision found that Google used its dominance to thwart competition and stifle innovation, spending billions of dollars to create an illegal monopoly and become the world's most powerful search engine.

The ruling has potentially far-reaching implications for Google, with experts predicting that it could lead to the breakup of the company or significant changes to its business practices. The decision is expected to be appealed and could face years of litigation, but it represents a major setback for Google's antitrust defense and a victory for those advocating for increased competition in the tech sector.