Consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023 may soon be eligible for payments from a $700 million settlement with Google. Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark announced that preliminary approval for the antitrust settlement was granted on November 20, 2025. The case involved allegations that Google engaged in anticompetitive conduct affecting consumers and app developers.
According to Attorney General Clark, “I want Vermont consumers to know that my office will always stand up for their rights and for a fair marketplace. This settlement will put money back in Vermonters’ pockets, and perhaps even more importantly, requires Google to make changes to stop the harm to consumers moving forward.”
If the court grants final approval at a hearing scheduled for April 30, 2026, most of the funds will be distributed automatically to affected consumers. Starting December 2, 2025, eligible individuals began receiving notifications about how payments would be processed. In most cases, no claim form is necessary.
Payments are expected to be sent via PayPal or Venmo using the email address or phone number linked to each consumer’s Google Play account. If this contact information matches an existing PayPal or Venmo account, payment will go directly there. Otherwise, recipients can create a new account or direct funds to another email address or phone number.
A supplemental claims process will follow automatic payments for those who do not receive them initially. Consumers interested in updates about this process can submit their contact details on the official settlement website.
Attorney General Clark worked alongside attorneys general from all other states and several U.S. territories in securing this agreement with Google.
A copy of the settlement is available on our website.
