Google to Face Trial in DOJ's Digital Advertising Antitrust Case
Federal judge denies Google's motion to dismiss, setting stage for September trial over alleged ad tech monopoly.
Overview
- Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled the case must go to trial due to disputed facts.
- The DOJ and several states allege Google monopolized the digital ad market and overcharged users.
- Google sought a summary judgment, arguing the market was not accurately defined by regulators.
- The trial will be a bench trial, with the judge deciding the outcome rather than a jury.
- The case is set to begin on September 9.