States Challenge Google Antitrust Ruling

A group of U.S. states and territories are appealing a federal court's decision in a notable antitrust case against Google's monopoly in the online search business. The 2024 ruling acknowledged Google's monopoly, but did not impose the strict remedies that were sought by the plaintiffs.

A significant number of U.S. states and territories have decided to appeal the results of a major antitrust case against Alphabet's Google, as stated in court documents revealed on Tuesday. This move highlights the ongoing scrutiny of Google's dominance in the online search market.

In 2024, a federal court judge in Washington confirmed that Google holds a monopoly in online search. However, the judge did not apply the most severe measures to break this dominance, a decision that has prompted this latest collective legal action.

Among those appealing are thirty-five states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico, all listed on the legal notice. This appeal is indicative of the continuing legal battles over antitrust issues in the tech industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)