The US Department of Justice won a significant early victory in its antitrust lawsuit against Apple when a federal judge rejected Apple's motion to dismiss the case. The judge, Julien Neals, found the government's allegations compelling, suggesting Apple's intent to monopolize the smartphone market through potentially anti-competitive practices. Apple's defense claimed that the allegations were unfounded, arguing the lawsuit was based on an 'outlandish' premise about their business practices. Despite this win for the DOJ, the case is still at an early stage, with further assessments needed before any conclusions are drawn.
The DOJ's allegations against Apple are seen as strong enough to suggest the tech giant may have intended to monopolize the smartphone market.
Judge Neals noted the lawsuit's allegations are 'sufficient' to support the claims of Apple's anti-competitive behavior.
Kanter outlined that Apple's restrictive practices have effectively limited competition and increased costs for consumers and developers alike.
The dismissal of the DOJ's case against Meta serves as a reminder that early legal assessments can significantly influence the course of antitrust litigation.
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