Google faces $10 billion in rival lawsuits, following $1 billion EU fine

The European Commission fined Google €890 million (approximately $1 billion) on July 23 for breaching the Digital Markets Act.

The penalty includes €460 million for prioritizing its own services in search results. Regulators also fined the company €430 million for preventing developers from directing users to cheaper offers outside the Google Play store.

This first-ever DMA ruling triggered a wave of legal action from European rivals. Legal experts and litigation funders estimate total damage claims could reach $10 billion. Affected companies are now advancing private lawsuits to recover losses from these anti-competitive practices.