United States abuse of dominance

US v Google LLC (Search Antitrust)

No. 1:20-cv-03010 (D.D.C. 2024)

JurisdictionUnited States

CourtUS District Court for the District of Columbia

Year2024

StatusBinding authority

Summary

Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act by maintaining an illegal monopoly in general search and search advertising through exclusive default agreements with device manufacturers and browsers.

Key Principle

Judge Mehta found Google maintained an illegal monopoly in general search and search advertising through exclusive default agreements with device manufacturers and browsers, violating Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

Area of Law

competition

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