Apple Hit With Class Action Lawsuit for Violating Court Order on App Store

Just days after a federal judge found Apple in contempt of court over its App Store anti-steering rules, law firm Hagens Berman has filed a new class-action lawsuit targeting the company's handling of those policies.Filed on May 2, 2025, the lawsuit focuses on Apple's conduct following a court injunction that required the company to allow developers to link to external payment options. Hagens Berman—best known for securing a $100 million settlement for iOS developers over App Store fees—alleges that Apple deliberately circumvented the court's requirements.The basis for the suit is the recent contempt ruling by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who found Apple in "willful violation" of a 2021 injunction. As we previously reported, Judge Rogers ruled that Apple's compliance plan—which introduced a 27% commission on purchases made through external links—was anticompetitive and designed solely to preserve revenue. The court subsequently barred Apple from charging any commission on such purchases and struck down numerous restrictions on how developers can include external links in their apps.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:New Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds On Sale for $199.95 [Lowest Price Ever]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

May 6, 2025 - 06:39

Apple Hit With Class Action Lawsuit for Violating Court Order on App Store

Just days after a federal judge found Apple in contempt of court over its App Store anti-steering rules, law firm Hagens Berman has filed a new class-action lawsuit targeting the company's handling of those policies.

Filed on May 2, 2025, the lawsuit focuses on Apple's conduct following a court injunction that required the company to allow developers to link to external payment options. Hagens Berman—best known for securing a $100 million settlement for iOS developers over App Store fees—alleges that Apple deliberately circumvented the court's requirements.

The basis for the suit is the recent contempt ruling by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who found Apple in "willful violation" of a 2021 injunction. As we previously reported, Judge Rogers ruled that Apple's compliance plan—which introduced a 27% commission on purchases made through external links—was anticompetitive and designed solely to preserve revenue. The court subsequently barred Apple from charging any commission on such purchases and struck down numerous restrictions on how developers can include external links in their apps.

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