(Gray News) — Millions of people nationwide may soon be getting their share of a $700 million antitrust settlement from Google, according to a news release.
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The lawsuit alleged that Google unlawfully maintained a monopoly over mobile app distribution and in-app payment processing for Android devices, charging consumers as much as 30% in fees for purchasing apps and making in-app purchases.
If you made a purchase on the Google Play Store between Aug. 16, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2023, you are eligible for payment.
Under the proposed agreement, most users who made purchases through the Google Play Store between those dates will automatically receive their share of the payout without needing to file a claim.
The settlement money will automatically be deposited into customers’ PayPal or Venmo accounts using the email address or phone number tied to their Google Play accounts.
There will be a supplemental claims process after the automatic payments process is complete for those who:
- Do not have an existing PayPal or Venmo account
- No longer have access to the email address or mobile phone number associated with their Google Play account
- Were expecting to receive a payment but did not
The court granted preliminary approval of the settlement on Nov. 20.
Another hearing will be held on April 30, 2026, to consider whether to approve the settlement. If approved, payouts will then be made.
A total of 53 attorneys general secured the settlement from Google, representing all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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