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What this claim is about
Google charges a commission — up to 30% — on apps, subscriptions and in-app purchases of digital content bought through the Google Play Store, which comes pre-installed on Android phones and tablets as the main way to get apps. The claim, brought by Liz Coll on behalf of UK users, argues that Google used its dominant position to shut out competition and charge an unfair, excessive commission that developers passed on to customers in higher prices.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal certified the claim in 2022, so it will go to a full trial — listed to begin in London in October 2026. Nothing has been decided yet, and Google denies wrongdoing.
This is an opt-out collective claim: eligible UK users are included automatically, and the deadline to opt out passed in May 2026. There is nothing to sign and nothing to pay — you don’t need a claims company, and LegalClaimPro doesn’t collect your details here. You can follow the official claim for updates. Nothing here is legal or financial advice.
How this kind of claim works
Group claims take different forms. Here’s the shape of this one, in plain terms.
- Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT)
- A specialist court that hears large consumer claims about companies breaking competition law.
- Certified (a Collective Proceedings Order)
- The Tribunal has approved the claim to go ahead to trial on behalf of the whole group.
- Opt-out claim
- If you’re eligible you’re included automatically — you don’t sign up and you pay nothing. Registering on the official site just keeps you informed.
- A funded claim
- An outside funder covers the costs, so class members pay nothing to take part. Any compensation would come from Google.
What the claim argues
An unlawful overcharge
The claim says Google charged an excessive, unfair commission — up to 30% — on digital purchases in the Play Store.
Passed on to you
It argues developers had to pass that commission on to customers in higher prices.
A dominant position, abused
It says Google used its grip on Android app distribution to shut out competition and keep the commission high.
These are allegations; Hausfeld, for class representative Liz Coll runs the claim, and the court has not ruled.
Who’s covered?
- You bought an app, or made an in-app purchase — digital content, a subscription or an extra feature — in the Google Play Store on an Android phone or tablet, between 1 October 2015 and 30 January 2026
- You were in the UK when you made those purchases
- It’s an opt-out claim, so eligible people are included automatically — nothing to sign, nothing to pay (the deadline to opt out passed in May 2026)
How it’s unfolded
- July 2021 Liz Coll files the claim at the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
- July 2022 The Tribunal certifies the claim to proceed on behalf of the group.
- April 2026 The claim period is extended to cover purchases up to 30 January 2026; the deadline to opt out is set for 15 May 2026.
- October 2026 The full trial is listed to begin in London.
Common questions
Do I need to sign up?
No. It’s an opt-out claim, so eligible UK users are included automatically, and the opt-out deadline passed in May 2026. You can follow the official site for updates.
Will I definitely get money?
No — nothing is decided. The claim goes to trial in October 2026, Google denies the allegations, and any compensation would be decided later. Be wary of anyone promising you a fixed sum.
Does it cost anything?
No. The claim is funded, so there’s nothing to pay and no fee taken from you. Any compensation would come from Google.
How do I know if I bought anything?
You can check your Google Play order history in your Google account. It covers apps and in-app digital content or subscriptions bought on an Android phone or tablet.
Who’s running it?
The claim is brought by Liz Coll with the law firm Hausfeld, funded by Vannin Capital. LegalClaimPro isn’t involved in running it — we’re raising awareness and we don’t collect your details here.
Join the official claim
This claim is run by Hausfeld, for class representative Liz Coll. LegalClaimPro is featuring it to raise awareness — we don’t run the claim and we don’t collect your details here. To take part, register on the official claim site, where you’ll see who’s behind it and their terms before you join.
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