Sony agreed to a $7.85 million class action settlement to resolve claims it violated federal antitrust laws by monopolizing the digital game market

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According to the class action lawsuit, Sony violated federal antitrust laws by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market. As a result of this alleged antitrust violation, consumers were forced to pay more for digital games than they otherwise would have, the plaintiffs contend.
Sony has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $7.85 million class action settlement to resolve the antitrust allegations.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 15, 2026.

Who’s Eligible​

The class action settlement benefits consumers who purchased one or more video games through the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019, and Dec. 31, 2023, for which a game-specific voucher was available at retail prior to April 1, 2019, for which a total of at least 200 voucher redemptions were made prior to April 1, 2019, and for which the post-discount price increased by at least 50 cents between Jan. 1, 2017, and March 31, 2019, compared to the period between April 1, 2019, and Dec. 31, 2023. A list of eligible games can be found on the settlement website.
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So they did violated federal antitrust laws...

What a Sunny of a Beach.

Now I would like to know, how that money will be used.
 
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