Class Action

Disclosures in Google Play

Class Action

Disclosures in Google Play

February 2022: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal order. (Case No. 22-15211, 9th Cir.)

January 2022: This case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled..

March 2021: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint.

February 2021: This case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled..

June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Google alleging that the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) age-ratings for games in the Google Play store do not adequately disclose that certain games – including FIFA Soccer, Mario Kart Tour, Roblox and Final Fantasy Brave Exvius – use Loot Boxes, which, according to the complaint, are a form of gambling that violates California state’s anti-gambling laws. (Coffee et al. v. Google LLC, Case No. 20-cv-3901, N.D. Cal.)

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Google’s “Location History” Feature

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Google’s “Location History” Feature

Allegations: Misrepresenting that Google does not track consumers’ movements or store a record of their locations when the “Location History” feature on mobile devices is disabled

FitBit Fitness Trackers

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FitBit Fitness Trackers

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that fitness trackers are capable of measuring blood oxygen levels when they do not provide accurate measures

GoodRx

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GoodRx

Allegations: Falsely representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal data when such information was disclosed to third parties

Google Stadia

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Google Stadia

Allegations: Falsely advertising Stadia as more powerful than other gaming consoles and as displaying all video games in 4k resolution


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