
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
In Re: Google Play Store Simulated Casino-Style Games Litigation
5:21-md-3001, N.D. Cal.
(2021)
Virtual casino games
Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Pending
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
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Allegations: Deceptively marketing apps in its Designed for Families program as safe and appropriate for children
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Allegations: Advertising phones as capable of accessing 5G broadband networks when they were no longer able to access 5G networks after a software update
Allegations: Falsely representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal data when such information was disclosed to third parties
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel
Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that certain games use loot boxes, which are a form of gambling that violates state anti-gambling laws
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