Judgment Stichting Right to Consumer justice, Stichting App Stores Claims explained

Описание: Abuse of a dominant position through sales on an online platform.
Which court is competent to hear an action concerning alleged harm suffered by Apple device users who bought apps on the Dutch App Store?

That is the question examined by the Court of Justice in today’s judgment in Case C-34/24 Stichting Right to Consumer Justice and Stichting App Stores Claims.

The case concerns two Dutch foundations representing the collective interests of users who purchased apps on the App Store NL. They argue that Apple abuses its dominant position by charging excessive commissions. Apple, however, contests the jurisdiction of the Amsterdam court.

In his short explainer Judge Smulders walks you through the key elements of the case and the legal issues raised.