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State of Arizona, ex rel. Mark Brnovich, Attorney General v. Google, LLC

Jurisdiction
USA
Authority
Superior Court of the State of Arizona - County of Maricopa
Date
3 Oct 2022
Case number
CV2020-006219
Outcome
$85 million settlement

Case summary

The determination was limited to five years from the date on which it became final. Full Bundeskartellamt decision

Our analysis

Microsoft Edge was preinstalled on Windows 11.

Outcome

Google has agreed to pay $85 million to settle claims made against the company under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and will also adjust its practices accordingly. As part of the settlement, the state sought financial compensation and mandated that Google disclose its earnings from deceptive activities in Arizona, in addition to potential civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation.

Parties

State of Arizona and Google LLC

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Related deceptive patterns

Obstruction ›The user is faced with barriers or hurdles, making it hard for them to complete their task or access information.Sneaking ›The user is drawn into a transaction on false pretences, because pertinent information is hidden or delayed from being presented to them. Visual interference ›The user expects to see information presented in a clear and predictable way on the page, but it is hidden, obscured or disguised.Forced action ›The user wants to do something, but they are required to do something else undesirable in return.

Related rules

Arizona Consumer Fraud Act, A.R.S. § 44-1521 ›Prohibits deceptive practices, fraud, and misrepresentations in the sale or advertisement of merchandise.