A jury in San Jose ruled that Google improperly used customer data from idle Android devices, ordering the company to pay over $314.6 million to users. The lawsuit claimed that Google collected information for targeted advertising, imposing unnecessary burdens on device users. Google plans to appeal the verdict, asserting that users consented to data transfers through its privacy policies. The plaintiffs initiated a class action in 2019, representing around 14 million Californians, while a separate federal lawsuit against Google is set for trial in 2026, extending claims to users in other states.
"The jury agreed with the plaintiffs that Alphabet's Google was liable for sending and receiving information from the devices without permission while they were idle, causing what the lawsuit had called mandatory and unavoidable burdens shouldered by Android device users for Google's benefit."
"Google spokesperson Jose Castaneda said in a statement that the company would appeal, and that the verdict misunderstands services that are critical to the security, performance, and reliability of Android devices."
"The plaintiffs' attorney Glen Summers said the verdict forcefully vindicates the merits of this case and reflects the seriousness of Google's misconduct."
"Another group filed a separate lawsuit in federal court in San Jose, bringing the same claims against Google on behalf of Android users in the other 49 states. That case is scheduled for trial in April 2026."
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