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Google to pay $700M to end Google Play store class actions; Lawyers to get up to $128M, states get $70M

By Jonathan Bilyk | Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023 @ 3:00pm

The lawsuits accused Google of monopolizing control of the Android smartphone operating system and environment. About 71 million consumers could see $2-$7 each in refunds from the deal
Antitrust class actions mount accusing Deere of forcing farmers to pay Deere millions to fix tractors

By Jonathan Bilyk | Friday, Mar 25, 2022 @ 3:21pm

Five class actions now accuse Moline-based John Deere Co. of violating federal law by installing onboard computers on their tractors that control its functions, while denying farmers and independent repair shops access to the software and tools they need to repair and maintain their farm equipment