Yelp files antitrust lawsuit against Google over search & marketing manipulation

Yelp files antitrust lawsuit against Google over search & marketing manipulation

As a long-time user of both Yelp and Google, I can’t help but feel a sense of vindication as I see Yelp taking Google to court over allegations of anticompetitive practices. For years, I’ve noticed that when I search for local businesses on Google, the results seem to favor Google-owned companies or those who pay for advertising. It’s like they’re playing favorites!


It seems that Yelp is preparing to sue Google for accusations of unfair and harmful business practices. This well-known business review platform has initiated an antitrust lawsuit, asserting that Google exploits its dominance to manipulate search results and advertising in search engines deceptively. Yelp alleges that Google maintains a monopoly over online information distribution.

Yelp publicly announced through a social media post and a detailed statement on their website that they have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google. In this statement, Yelp clearly explains the reasons behind the lawsuit and what they aim to achieve with it.

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2024-08-29 01:27