Apple, motion to dismiss rejected: towards trial for obstructing competition
According to the prosecution, the company built a labyrinth of illegal barriers to protect the iPhone from competition and increase profits
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A federal judge has allowed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple to proceed, rejecting the company's request to dismiss the case. According to the prosecution, the company, which dictates technology trends, built a maze of illegal barriers to protect the iPhone from competition and increase its profit margins.
The 33-page opinion by US District Judge Xavier Neals of New Jersey will allow the antitrust lawsuit filed by the US Department of Justice against Apple 15 months ago to proceed. Neals set a timeline that could bring the case to court in 2027.
Apple sought to dismiss the case, arguing that the Department of Justice had distorted the contours of the smartphone market and made a number of other misinterpretations that justified dismissing the case.
In a statement on Monday, Apple reiterated its position that the Justice Department's lawsuit "is wrong in fact and law, and we will continue to fight it vigorously in court".
