Competition Appeal Tribunal

Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited and Justin Gutmann announce a settlement has been reached in respect of the collective proceedings before the Competition Appeal Tribunal

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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LONDON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited and the Class Representative, Justin Gutmann, have reached a settlement in respect of the collective proceedings before the Competition Appeal Tribunal brought against First MTR South Western Trains Limited and Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited (two separate and unconnected companies) in Case No.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited and the Class Representative, Justin Gutmann, have reached a settlement in respect of the collective proceedings before the Competition Appeal Tribunal brought against First MTR South Western Trains Limited and Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited (two separate and unconnected companies) in Case No.
  • The proposed settlement with Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited has been reached without any admission of liability.
  • Mr Gutmann and Stagecoach have filed a joint application for settlement approval with the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
  • Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited has agreed to pay up to £25,000,000 to eligible class members.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud Violations by Officers of Sony Group Corporation(SONY)

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Sony Group Corporation ("Sony") (NYSE: SONY) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Sony Group Corporation ("Sony") (NYSE: SONY) concerning possible violations of federal securities laws.
  • The claim also alleges customers have paid higher prices for games and add-on content than they would have.
  • Following this news, Sony's stock dropped sharply, damaging investors.. To obtain additional information, go to:
    or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
  • Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients.

Consumer champion Justin Gutmann Announces £3 billion plus 'Loyalty Penalty' Class Action claim against UK's largest mobile network operators

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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Consumer champion and former Citizens Advice executive, Justin Gutmann is bringing the case against the UK's four largest mobile phone network operators: Vodafone, EE, Three, and O2, and their respective parent companies.

Key Points: 
  • Consumer champion and former Citizens Advice executive, Justin Gutmann is bringing the case against the UK's four largest mobile phone network operators: Vodafone, EE, Three, and O2, and their respective parent companies.
  • The £3bn plus claim alleges that the companies used their market dominance to overcharge on up to 28.2 million UK mobile phone contracts.
  • LONDON, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer rights champion Justin Gutmann and the law firm Charles Lyndon have today announced that class action proceedings have been launched against Vodafone, EE, Three, and O2 (the "Loyalty Penalty Claim").
  • Mr Gutmann alleges the mobile operators have overcharged on up to 28.2 million contracts and, as a result, is seeking damages of at least £3.285 billion.

Hausfeld: £900 Million UK Consumer Claim Against Amazon Alleging Breaches of Competition Law Officially Filed at Specialist Court

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Julie Hunter, the consumer rights advocate leading the opt-out collective claim on behalf of more than 50 million UK consumers, filed the claim against Amazon at the specialist tribunal yesterday, seeking compensation of around 900 million in total.

Key Points: 
  • Julie Hunter, the consumer rights advocate leading the opt-out collective claim on behalf of more than 50 million UK consumers, filed the claim against Amazon at the specialist tribunal yesterday, seeking compensation of around 900 million in total.
  • In accordance with Competition Appeal Tribunal rules, the collective action is being filed on behalf of all potential claimants without them needing to actively opt into the claim.
  • Ms Hunter is represented by leading disputes-only law firm, Hausfeld, and by Marie Demetriou KC, Robert ODonoghue KC and Sarah Love of Brick Court Chambers.
  • To learn more about the UK Buy Box Claim, and register for updates, please visit www.ukbuyboxclaim.com .

Hausfeld & Co LLP: Amazon Faces £900m Demand to Compensate Tens of Millions of UK Customers, as Lawsuit Accuses E-Commerce Giant of Unlawfully Favouring Its Own Product Offers

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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The claim will seek damages from Amazon estimated in the region of 900 million.

Key Points: 
  • The claim will seek damages from Amazon estimated in the region of 900 million.
  • Anyone who lives in the UK and made purchases on Amazon.co.uk or on the Amazon app since October 2016 is an eligible member of the claimant class.
  • According to the claim, Amazon steers potential purchasers to products which are not designed to be the best offers for consumers.
  • Like countless millions of people in the UK, I often use Amazon for the convenience it offers.

Hausfeld & Co LLP: Collective Proceedings Order: Important Dates Relating to the Rights of Class Members in the Consumer Claim Bought by Liz Coll Against Google for Almost £1 Billion in Relation to the App Payments in the Google Play Store

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Liz Coll a consumer tech policy expert with over thirteen years experience campaigning for consumers rights online seeks compensation on a collective basis for affected Google Play Store users in the UK.

Key Points: 
  • Liz Coll a consumer tech policy expert with over thirteen years experience campaigning for consumers rights online seeks compensation on a collective basis for affected Google Play Store users in the UK.
  • The legal claim against Google, and the judgment released on 31 August 2022
    Most Android users download their apps through Googles Play Store.
  • When users spend money in the Google Play Store, often only a portion goes to the actual app developers.
  • Liz Coll is also advised on the claim by a consultative group with expertise and experience in competition and consumer law and payments regulation.

Hausfeld & Co LLP: Judgment Released Yesterday: Google Will Have to Defend at Trial a Consumer Claim for Almost £1 Billion in Relation to the Google Play Store – a UK Court Decides

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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For more details about the claim, and to check if you or your business are potentially included in the claim, visit: https://www.appstoreclaims.co.uk/Google .

Key Points: 
  • For more details about the claim, and to check if you or your business are potentially included in the claim, visit: https://www.appstoreclaims.co.uk/Google .
  • When users spend money in the Google Play Store, often only a portion goes to the actual app developers.
  • Shortly before the hearing of Liz Colls application to represent affected Google Play Store users, Google chose to no longer oppose the application.
  • The purchases must have been made on an Android smartphone or tablet on which the Google Play Store was pre-installed.

BSV Claims Ltd launches landmark Competition case potentially worth over £9billion

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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LONDON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Velitor client, BSV Claims Ltd today begins a landmark competition case against major cryptocurrency exchanges seeking damages of up to 9.9 billion.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Velitor client, BSV Claims Ltd today begins a landmark competition case against major cryptocurrency exchanges seeking damages of up to 9.9 billion.
  • The claim is brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal ("CAT") on behalf of an estimated 240,000 UK investors in Bitcoin Satoshi Vision ("BSV").
  • The application claims that, among other matters, the four exchanges colluded to damage the prospects for BSV by delisting which prevented trading.
  • It is alleged the exchanges did this deliberately, harming BSV and reducing competition in the UK between BSV and other digital assets.

BSV Claims Ltd launches landmark Competition case potentially worth over £9billion

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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LONDON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Velitor client, BSV Claims Ltd today begins a landmark competition case against major cryptocurrency exchanges seeking damages of up to 9.9 billion.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Velitor client, BSV Claims Ltd today begins a landmark competition case against major cryptocurrency exchanges seeking damages of up to 9.9 billion.
  • The claim is brought in the Competition Appeal Tribunal ("CAT") on behalf of an estimated 240,000 UK investors in Bitcoin Satoshi Vision ("BSV").
  • The application claims that, among other matters, the four exchanges colluded to damage the prospects for BSV by delisting which prevented trading.
  • It is alleged the exchanges did this deliberately, harming BSV and reducing competition in the UK between BSV and other digital assets.

Almost 30 million UK 4G smartphone owners automatically included in Which? £480 million legal action against Qualcomm

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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LONDON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The consumer champion believes Qualcomm, a multi-billion-dollar US tech company, has been abusing its dominant market position in breach of competition laws, resulting in smartphone manufacturers Apple and Samsung overpaying Qualcomm, with these extra costs passed on to consumers.

Key Points: 
  • Millions of UK consumers who have bought new Apple or Samsung 4G smartphones since October 2015 are likely to be included as class members in Which?
  • 's 480 million collective claim against chip maker Qualcomm and potentially entitled to their share of compensation.
  • estimates that Qualcomm has so far taken over 480 million out of UK consumers' pockets, with nearly 30 million people affected.
  • sought permission from the Competition Appeal Tribunal to bring an opt-out collective claim against Qualcomm on behalf of affected consumers.