Christine Riefa Class Representative Limited v Apple Inc. & Others [2025] CAT 34 (13 June 2025)
- Citation
- [2025] CAT 34
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Posture
- Collective Proceedings / Judgment
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- Posture
- Collective Proceedings / Judgment
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Holding and result
The Tribunal found that the claimant established a prima facie case of abuse of dominance and that the claims were suitable for collective proceedings.
Court disposition
collective proceedings certified
Orders
- The collective proceedings are certified to proceed against Apple Inc. and Others
02
Material facts
Parties
Christine Riefa Class Representative Limited
ClaimantApple Inc.
DefendantOthers
Defendant03
Procedural history
Posture
Collective Proceedings / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether Apple Inc. abused its dominant position in the market in breach of competition law
- 02
Whether collective proceedings are appropriate for the claims brought
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The claimant argued that Apple Inc. abused its dominant position by imposing unfair terms and restricting competition, resulting in harm to consumers.
- Respondent
- Apple Inc. denied abuse of dominance, contending that its practices were lawful, pro-competitive, and that collective proceedings were not suitable.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 1998, Article 102 TFEU
Abuse of dominant position under UK and EU competition law
- 02
Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules
Criteria for certification of collective proceedings
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Tribunal found that the claimant established a prima facie case of abuse of dominance and that the claims were suitable for collective proceedings.
Court disposition
collective proceedings certified
- The collective proceedings are certified to proceed against Apple Inc. and Others
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