Which agency brought the action?

Google LLC brought this enforcement action in HI.

What was the penalty?

No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty.

When did the action take effect?

The most recent activity on this action was published on 12/17/2020.

Enforcement action · Google LLC

Multistate Lawsuit Seeking to End Google’s Illegal Monopoly in Search Services

Multistate Lawsuit Seeking to End Google’s Illegal Monopoly in Search Services is an AI-related enforcement action involving Google LLC. Hawaii AG joins 36 other states in a lawsuit alleging Google illegally maintains a monopoly in search services through anticompetitive practices.

Action details

Agency: Google LLC
Jurisdiction: HI
Enforcement type: lawsuit
Document type: news analysis
Topic: ai competition

Summary

Hawaii has joined a multistate lawsuit accusing Google of illegally monopolizing search services. The suit alleges Google uses exclusionary contracts and practices to prevent competition, harm consumers, and leverage data unfairly. The states seek to halt this conduct and restore a competitive market.

Primary source

https://ag.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/News-Release-2020-110.pdf →

Frequently asked questions

What is Multistate Lawsuit Seeking to End Google’s Illegal Monopoly in Search Services?: Hawaii has joined a multistate lawsuit accusing Google of illegally monopolizing search services. The suit alleges Google uses exclusionary contracts and practices to prevent competition, harm consumers, and leverage data unfairly. The states seek to halt this conduct and restore a competitive market. Primary source →
Which agency brought the action?: Google LLC brought this enforcement action in HI. Primary source →
What was the penalty?: No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
When did the action take effect?: The most recent activity on this action was published on 12/17/2020. Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source?: The primary source for Multistate Lawsuit Seeking to End Google’s Illegal Monopoly in Search Services is at https://ag.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/News-Release-2020-110.pdf. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →

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