Core Viewpoint - The European Court of Justice has ruled that users can file collective lawsuits against Apple in the Netherlands for alleged anti-competitive behavior related to its App Store, increasing the risk of damages claims against the company in the EU [1] Group 1: Legal Context - The Amsterdam court has the authority to hear initial claims from consumer rights organizations Stichting Right to Consumer Justice and Stichting App Stores regarding Apple's App Store commission rates, which can be as high as 30% [1] - The court's preliminary ruling states that the Dutch court can adjudicate representative lawsuits against Apple for alleged anti-competitive practices in its App Store targeting the Dutch market [1] Group 2: Company's Position - Apple previously argued that the Dutch court lacked jurisdiction over the case, claiming that the alleged infringement did not occur in the Netherlands, particularly not in Amsterdam [1] - Apple declined to comment on the court's ruling [1]
苹果(AAPL.US)在欧盟最高法院败诉,面临集体诉讼威胁