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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Apple faces new payments lawsuit
This story was originally published on Payments Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Payments Dive newsletter. An app developer filed a lawsuit against Apple that seeks class-action status, alleging that the company's efforts to avoid complying with a federal court injunction cost developers money. The new lawsuit was filed by Pure Sweat Basketball, which offers basketball training online and through its apps. Only 34 of an estimated 136,000 app developers in Apple's App Store had applied to offer external payments via links as of May 2024, according to Pure Sweat's lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court in Oakland, California. Separately, Apple filed notice Monday that it will appeal U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' April 29 ruling that it violated an injunction Fortnite video game maker Epic Games secured in a legal battle over commissions the technology giant charges for app purchases. Apple previously appealed Rogers' 2021 ruling to grant the injunction. Rogers ruled last week that Apple had not complied with her 2021 injunction stemming from Epic Games' lawsuit, and had continued to seek ways to protect revenues it collects by taking a portion of app sales on its platform. Apple also schemed to dissuade app users from clicking external payment links, Rogers said. Pure Sweat alleged Apple had rejected its 2023 app until the developer removed links allowing external purchases. Given Rogers' ruling, Pure Sweat, based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, plans to modify its apps to include linked-out purchases on its own platforms and avoid Apple's fees, the lawsuit said. 'Apple's contempt is far from a victimless offense,' according to the lawsuit, which was filed in the same court where the Epic Games' litigation is occurring. 'In addition to undermining the judicial process, Apple's defiance of the Injunction has harmed Apple's developers.' The new lawsuit closely mirrors Rogers' latest ruling that described Apple's actions. The law firm representing the plaintiffs, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, estimated that 'potentially more than 100,000' app developers were unable to sell directly to customers 'and were forced to pay Apple commissions on in-app sales that Apple was not entitled to receive,' the Seattle-based law firm said Friday in a press release. 'While the Injunction was designed to encourage link-out payments, which would substantially reduce the commissions developers pay to Apple, Apple's Injunction defying scheme ensured this did not happen—not even remotely,' according to the lawsuit. The suit alleges unjust enrichment, constructive trust and tortious interference with business and seeks unspecified damages for Pure Sweat and other similar plaintiffs. Hagens Berman previously sued Apple in 2019 related to its App Store payment policies. That case resulted in a $100 million settlement the firm secured in 2021 for app developers. Recommended Reading Apple violated app payments injunction, judge rules Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Apple hit with app developer class action after US judge's contempt ruling
Apple should return hundreds of millions of dollars to developers who claim the iPhone maker defied a US judge's order governing its lucrative App Store, causing them to pay inflated commissions for more than a year, a new lawsuit said. App developer Pure Sweat Basketball filed the proposed class action on Friday in the Oakland, California, federal court, after a judge ruled last week that Apple defied her order in a lawsuit brought by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games. The 2021 injunction in that lawsuit was supposed to give developers more freedom to steer consumers outside Apple's App Store for potentially cheaper purchases. Pure Sweat's lawsuit was filed on behalf of as many as 100,000 developers. The lawsuit estimated that Apple's conduct cost them "hundreds of millions or even billions" of dollars in damages. "Apple should be made to disgorge its wrongful profit, and developers are entitled to be made whole," the complaint said. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a statement, Steve Berman, a lead attorney for Pure Sweat, said they were focused on "obtaining justice" against Apple. The lawsuit follows U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' April 30 ruling that said Apple willfully violated her injunction in the Epic Games case, including by charging developers a new 27% fee when Apple customers complete an app purchase outside the App Store. The injunction became effective in January 2024. Gonzalez Rogers referred Apple and one of its executives to federal prosecutors for a possible criminal contempt investigation. Apple denied violating Rogers' order, and the company on Monday filed its notice of appeal. Pure Sweat said Apple blocked the developer in 2023 from publishing an app for education videos and workouts that contained links to purchase content outside of the app. "Apple schemed to maintain the status quo, as if no Injunction had entered, retaining its billion dollar in-app payments revenue stream while depriving developers of the intended fruits of the Injunction," the lawsuit said. Apple faces other consumer and government lawsuits challenging its business practices. In one such case, Hagens Berman is representing consumers accusing Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market.
Reuters
05-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Apple hit with app developer class action after US judge's contempt ruling
May 5 (Reuters) - Apple should return hundreds of millions of dollars to developers who claim the iPhone maker defied a U.S. judge's order governing its lucrative App Store, causing them to pay inflated commissions for more than a year, a new lawsuit said. App developer Pure Sweat Basketball filed the proposed class action on Friday in the Oakland, California, federal court, after a judge ruled last week that Apple defied her order in a lawsuit brought by 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games. The 2021 injunction in that lawsuit was supposed to give developers more freedom to steer consumers outside Apple's App Store for potentially cheaper purchases. Pure Sweat's lawsuit, opens new tab was filed on behalf of as many as 100,000 developers. The lawsuit estimated that Apple's conduct cost them "hundreds of millions or even billions" of dollars in damages. 'Apple should be made to disgorge its wrongful profit, and developers are entitled to be made whole,' the complaint said. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a statement, Steve Berman, a lead attorney for Pure Sweat, said they were focused on 'obtaining justice' against Apple. The lawsuit follows U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' April 30 ruling that said Apple willfully violated her injunction in the Epic Games case, including by charging developers a new 27% fee when Apple customers complete an app purchase outside the App Store. The injunction became effective in January 2024. Gonzalez Rogers referred Apple and one of its executives to federal prosecutors for a possible criminal contempt investigation. Apple denied violating Rogers' order, and the company on Monday filed its notice of appeal. Pure Sweat said Apple blocked the developer in 2023 from publishing an app for education videos and workouts that contained links to purchase content outside of the app. 'Apple schemed to maintain the status quo, as if no Injunction had entered, retaining its billion dollar in-app payments revenue stream while depriving developers of the intended fruits of the Injunction,' the lawsuit said. Apple faces other consumer and government lawsuits challenging its business practices. In one such case, Hagens Berman is representing consumers accusing Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market. The case is Pure Sweat Basketball Inc v. Apple Inc, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, No. 4:25-cv-03858. For plaintiff: Steve Berman of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro; and Eamon Kelly of Sperling Kenny Nachwalter For Apple: No appearance yet
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Apple hit with app developer class action after US judge's contempt ruling
Apple is facing a class action lawsuit accusing it of defying a 2021 court order meant to loosen App Store restrictions, costing developers potentially billions. Filed by Pure Sweat Basketball, the suit claims Apple imposed inflated commissions and ignored the injunction, prompting calls for financial restitution and possible criminal investigation. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Apple should return hundreds of millions of dollars to developers who claim the iPhone maker defied a US judge's order governing its lucrative App Store, causing them to pay inflated commissions for more than a year, a new lawsuit developer Pure Sweat Basketball filed the proposed class action on Friday in the Oakland, California, federal court, after a judge ruled last week that Apple defied her order in a lawsuit brought by "Fortnite" maker Epic 2021 injunction in that lawsuit was supposed to give developers more freedom to steer consumers outside Apple's App Store for potentially cheaper purchases. Pure Sweat's lawsuit was filed on behalf of as many as 100,000 lawsuit estimated that Apple's conduct cost them "hundreds of millions or even billions" of dollars in damages."Apple should be made to disgorge its wrongful profit, and developers are entitled to be made whole," the complaint did not immediately respond to a request for a statement, Steve Berman, a lead attorney for Pure Sweat, said they were focused on "obtaining justice" against lawsuit follows U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' April 30 ruling that said Apple willfully violated her injunction in the Epic Games case, including by charging developers a new 27% fee when Apple customers complete an app purchase outside the App Store. The injunction became effective in January Rogers referred Apple and one of its executives to federal prosecutors for a possible criminal contempt denied violating Rogers' order, and the company on Monday filed its notice of Sweat said Apple blocked the developer in 2023 from publishing an app for education videos and workouts that contained links to purchase content outside of the app."Apple schemed to maintain the status quo, as if no Injunction had entered, retaining its billion dollar in-app payments revenue stream while depriving developers of the intended fruits of the Injunction," the lawsuit faces other consumer and government lawsuits challenging its business practices. In one such case, Hagens Berman is representing consumers accusing Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market.
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Drew Hanlen on what it takes to make a player like Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum better
Drew Hanlen on what it takes to make a player like Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum better Have you ever wondered what it is that NBA trainer to the stars Drew Hanlen does to boost the games of players like star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum? The Pure Sweat head honcho recently took some time on a recent episode of the NBC Sports Boston's "Hoopin'" show to talk it over with NBC Sports host Kayla Burton. The pair get into what it is that Hanlen does with Tatum and his star NBA peers like Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, Trey Murphy, Tyrese Haliburton, and several others, and also talk about Hanlen's new self-help book as well. Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about what it takes to make a player like Taco Jay better, and more. If you enjoy this pod, check out the "How Bout Them Celtics," "First to the Floor," "Celtics Lab," and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
