Case tracker

Big Tech antitrust lawsuits & cases

Government and private suits alleging illegal monopolization of search, ad-tech, app distribution, or social networking.

4 tracked cases

• Ruling issued

  Ruling Nov 18, 2025

  FTC v. Meta Platforms, Inc. (antitrust)

  Meta/Instagram/WhatsApp · United States (federal)

  The FTC sued Meta in December 2020 alleging it illegally maintained a monopoly in personal social networking by acquiring Instagram (2012) and WhatsApp (2014). After a six-week bench trial, in November 2025 the court ruled for Meta, finding the FTC failed to prove Meta currently holds monopoly power given competition from TikTok and YouTube; the FTC filed a notice of appeal in January 2026.

• Ruling issued

  Liability ruling Apr 17, 2025

  United States v. Google LLC (ad-tech antitrust)

  Google/Alphabet · United States (federal)

  The DOJ and several states sued Google in January 2023 for monopolizing key digital-advertising technologies (the 'ad-tech stack') used by publishers. Following a 2024 trial, in April 2025 the court found Google liable for unlawfully monopolizing the markets for publisher ad servers and ad exchanges and for unlawfully tying those products together, with the case proceeding to a remedies phase.

• Ruling issued

  Liability ruling Aug 5, 2024

  United States v. Google LLC (search antitrust)

  Google/Alphabet · United States (federal)

  The DOJ and a coalition of states sued Google for illegally monopolizing general search and search advertising through exclusive default-placement agreements. In August 2024 the court ruled that Google is a monopolist that unlawfully maintained its dominance. In subsequent remedies proceedings the court declined to order divestiture of Chrome but imposed limits on exclusive contracts and data-sharing requirements.

• Ruling issued

  Jury verdict Dec 11, 2023; affirmed 2025

  Epic Games, Inc. v. Google LLC

  Google/Alphabet (Google Play) · United States (federal)

  Epic Games sued Google in 2020 after Fortnite was removed from the Play Store for bypassing Google Play Billing. In December 2023 a federal jury found Google liable on all counts, concluding it held illegal monopolies in Android app distribution and in-app billing services. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the verdict and injunction in 2025.

Informational summaries compiled from public sources cited on each case page. Not legal advice. Verify current status with primary sources.