Google is paying $5 billion in damages to settle a lawsuit filed by users alleging that the company tracked them while using Chrome in “incognito mode.
Lawyers announced a settlement, without specifying financial terms. The plaintiffs were seeking $5 billion in damages, accusing Google of monitoring their online activities, although Google denies the allegations.
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Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers adjourned the trial, pending a review, so final approval is expected by 2/24/2024. The plaintiffs' lawyers are seeking damages of $5,000 per user for alleged privacy violations dating back to 2016
Google continues to face numerous legal disputes outside of tracking users through incognito mode, including several antitrust cases involving various parts of its vast business empire.
District Judge James Donato will hold hearings on Google's Android monopoly and in- app. Possible changes to business practices, even the breakup of a part of the company, are possible. With the $700 million settlement with 50 states, Google is changing its app store practices.
The decision on the Department of Justice's antitrust case is expected by 2024.
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Source: nypost.com
