Google Shopping v. Idealo: The Largest Damages Award in Competition Law History by a German Court

IntroductionProceedings for abuse of a dominant position have steadily increased in recent years, suggesting that private enforcement will also gain prominence. However, unlike in the case of cartels—where case law is more developed—damages arising from abuses of dominant position in digital markets have been scarcely addressed in European civil courts. This ruling serves as a precedent for a line of litigation that is beginning to take shape in Europe.Read More