In a recent development in the $90 million antitrust settlement involving Google and Play Store developers, a California federal judge expressed strong dissatisfaction with the current management of the settlement process. The judge criticized the administration company’s performance as “the worst performance I’ve seen” and announced intentions to significantly reduce the attorney fees associated with the case.
This settlement has drawn attention due to the involvement of smaller developer plaintiffs who are seeking redress from Google over allegations related to its Play Store operations. The judge’s critical remarks underscore ongoing issues within the settlement’s execution, particularly highlighting concerns about the efficiency and competence of the settlement’s administration.
For more detailed coverage on this judicial proceeding, visit the Law360 article by Bonnie Eslinger.