Washington DC, 36 US states file lawsuit against Google

At least 36 US states and Washington DC have filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that its control over Android app store violates antitrust laws. Google has not allowed Android to serve as an “open source” for many years, effectively cutting off potential competition, the lawsuit alleged.

As many as 36 US states and Washington DC have filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the search engine giant's control over its Android app store violates antitrust laws. The lawsuit alleges that through a series of exclusionary contracts and other anticompetitive conduct in the Google Play Store, Google has deprived Android device users of robust competition that could lead to greater choice and innovation, as well as significantly lower prices for mobile apps.