Canadian court allows search advertising class action against Apple

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Published Monday, November 9, 2026 · 10:07 PM EST

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has certified a class action against Apple alleging that its Google search agreement limited competition and inflated advertising prices, 9to5Mac reported. The class covers Canadian residents who purchased Google search ads since 2005. Apple is the sole defendant after the plaintiff dropped Google following an arbitration dispute. The case seeks compensation for alleged overpayments, and the court also allowed the question of punitive damages to proceed. Apple argues that the agreement was a legitimate distribution arrangement. Certification permits the allegations to proceed collectively; it does not establish anticompetitive conduct.

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