Apple, which faced Epic Games in an anti-trust case and won the case, demanded 73.4 million dollars for court costs.
In recent months, almost all technology giants have either turned to each other. suing or defending themselves in lawsuits. If nothing happens, market regulatory bodies are calling companies for questioning on certain issues.
One of the most important of all these legal struggles is Apple with Epic Games It was an anti-trust case between The case was concluded in Apple’s favor.
The bill for the 3.5-year court case is 73.4 million dollars
The lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple, In August 2020 It had started. Apple won all but one case. Last but not least Supreme Court With its decision, Apple was found right in not allowing third-party payment methods.
Apple asks court for legal expenses Epic Games requested payment by. This amount has now reached 73 million 404 thousand 326 dollars. Apple determined this amount after adjusting its legal process expenses, which amounted to $82 million, and found $81 million 560 thousand 362. From this amount decreased by 10 percent because Epic Games won 1 out of 10 cases.
The controversy arose from Fortnite payments
Epic previously downloaded from the App Store in Fortnite It started to offer alternative payment methods in-app. Apple also said that the company violated the developer agreement. In its previous statement, Epic had agreed to pay Apple’s damages if it lost the case. The giant from Cupertino seems to have footed the bill accordingly.
Court, On March 5, 2024 The decision will be made after listening to Apple’s claims regarding this amount, and additional payments to be made to Apple due to the ongoing process will also be determined.
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https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/17/apple-wants-epic-games-legal-expenses/