Google to Face $3.2 Billion Damage Claims Over Ad-Tech Monopoly

A New York federal judge ruled that USA Today Co., Daily Mail General and Trust Plc and a class of large publishers can seek more than $3.2 billion in damages from Google over monopolization of advertising technology markets.

• New York federal judge allowed publishers' class action against Google
• Damages sought exceed $3.2 billion
• Plaintiffs include USA Today and Daily Mail General and Trust
• Claims center on monopolization of ad-tech markets