Apple is "besieged"! Three class-action lawsuits accuse Apple of intentionally raising prices

March 26 news, on March 20, the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 state and district attorneys general jointly filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple.

After the Department of Justice filed the lawsuit, at least three class-action lawsuits are ongoing in California and New Jersey. Plaintiffs represent millions of consumers, accusing Apple of intentionally raising product prices through anti-competitive behavior.

The plaintiff believes that Apple’s behavior violates antitrust laws and hinders technological development. If Apple can open up iMessage, wallet and other similar functions, it can increase competition in the smartphone market.

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement: "Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because a company violates antitrust laws."

Steve Berman, the attorney representing one of the class-action lawsuits, said: "We very much agree with the actions of the U.S. Department of Justice." The firm had previously sued Apple for anti-competitive behavior in the wallet and fought with Apple over the App. Store policy and e-book pricing reached settlement.

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