Christine Riefa Class Representative Ltd v Apple Inc. & Ors (Judgment (CPO application)) [2025] CAT 5 (14 January 2025)
The Tribunal held that the applicant satisfied the requirements for a Collective Proceedings Order, including commonality of issues and suitability for collective proceedings, and that the claims raised serious issues to be tried regarding Apple's alleged abuse of dominance.
- Citation
- [2025] CAT 5
- Parties
- Applicant: Christine Riefa Class Representative Ltd; Respondent: Apple Inc.; Respondent: Others
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Judgment Date
- 14 January 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Competition Appeal / Judgment on CPO Application
- Outcome
- Collective Proceedings Order granted
- Legal Topics
- Collective Proceedings Order, Abuse of Dominance, App Store Practices
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Parties
Christine Riefa Class Representative Ltd
Applicant
Apple Inc.
Respondent
Others
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Competition Appeal / Judgment on CPO Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the requirements for a Collective Proceedings Order (CPO) are satisfied
- 2 Whether Apple Inc. abused a dominant position in the market via App Store practices
Ratio Decidendi
The Tribunal held that the applicant satisfied the requirements for a Collective Proceedings Order, including commonality of issues and suitability for collective proceedings, and that the claims raised serious issues to be tried regarding Apple's alleged abuse of dominance.
Court Disposition
Collective Proceedings Order granted
Orders
- The application for a Collective Proceedings Order is granted
- The proceedings may continue as collective proceedings against Apple Inc. and others
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