MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Google is set to pay seven hundred million dollars to settle a multistate antitrust lawsuit that includes Wisconsin.
A federal court says it will approve the deal, ending a five‑year case over Google’s control of Android app distribution and in‑app payments. Most of the money will go directly to consumers who made purchases on Google Play between 2016 and 2023, with payments sent automatically through PayPal or Venmo.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul says the settlement protects consumers and promotes a fair, competitive marketplace.