Yelp has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the tech giant is suppressing local search results to favor its own review services over competitors, claiming it "illegally abused its monopoly".
In its statement, Yelp criticized Google as "the largest information gatekeeper in existence," arguing that it has prioritized its products at the cost of consumer choice and competition.
Yelp's action comes after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly in the general search market, which has far-reaching implications for how information is accessed online.
According to Yelp, Google's intent is to keep consumers within its "walled garden," despite the better quality of reviews found on platforms like Yelp and Expedia.
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