Consumers Association v Qualcomm Incorporated [2023] CAT 4 (13 January 2023)

Consumers Association v Qualcomm Incorporated [2023] CAT 4 (13 January 2023)

The Tribunal held that the claims raised common issues suitable for collective determination and that the applicant is an appropriate class representative. The Tribunal certified the collective proceedings against Qualcomm.

Citation
[2023] CAT 4
Parties
Applicant: Consumers' Association; Respondent: Qualcomm Incorporated
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
13 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Competition Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Application for collective proceedings order granted
Legal Topics
Collective Proceedings, Class Certification, Dominance Abuse
Competition Law Collective Proceedings Class Certification Dominance Abuse

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Parties

Consumers' Association

Applicant

Qualcomm Incorporated

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Competition Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed collective proceedings against Qualcomm should be certified under section 47B of the Competition Act 1998
  2. 2 Whether the claims raise common issues suitable for collective determination
  3. 3 Whether the applicant is an appropriate class representative

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal held that the claims raised common issues suitable for collective determination and that the applicant is an appropriate class representative. The Tribunal certified the collective proceedings against Qualcomm.

Court Disposition

Application for collective proceedings order granted

Orders

  • Collective proceedings against Qualcomm certified under section 47B of the Competition Act 1998