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The question I have is what would be the consequence if the DOJ wins. Does Apple and others involved pay up to the government or compensate the people? What do
by iscrewyou 15y ago
The question I have is what would be the consequence if the DOJ wins. Does Apple and others involved pay up to the government or compensate the people?
What does usually happen when the government wins in a lawsuit against a private firm?
- hmottestad 15y agoWith the antitrust cases against Microsoft by the EU I remember them getting a fine. And this fine was paid to the EU. Any companies that felt they were entitled to compensation had to sue Microsoft and point to the antitrust case.
- pagekalisedown 15y ago"To collect your $2.35 share of the settlement payment, please fill out this form and mail it within 10 days."
- grecy 15y ago"Be sure to include a certified bank cheque for a $4.99 processing fee."
- Shivetya 15y agoThe private firm begins to properly contribute to the fund raising efforts of selected politicians so as to have the government turn its attention to other companies who are not performing their civic duty by contributing to vibrant democracy.
- Duff 15y agoUsually the government gets a fine or change in behavior. Afterwards, individual claimants sue the loser, using the facts of the government case. For example, a few states have sued Intel and LCD manufacturers after an FTC ruling.
- rtrunck 15y agoMonetarily, the Government gets the fine. Then this money disappears into the bureaucracy and the people that were allegedly hurt receive none of it.