UK Couple Wins $2.5 Billion Antitrust Case Against Google

After a 15-year legal battle, the European Court of Justice upheld a record fine against Google for market abuse involving a UK price comparison site.

Shivaun and Adam Raff, founders of Foundem, noticed their site's Google rankings plummet shortly after launch in 2006 due to search penalties.
The European Commission's 2017 investigation found Google guilty of promoting its own services over competitors like Foundem.
Despite Google's appeals, the European Court of Justice confirmed the €2.4 billion fine, marking a significant regulatory action against Big Tech.
Foundem, unable to sustain itself amid the legal battle, was forced to close in 2016, though the Raffs continue to seek civil damages.
The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of Google's market practices, with further investigations under the EU's Digital Markets Act.

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