Comment on PC gamers win the first battle against Valve Corporation as £656m competition claim receives judicial approval

FirmDistribution@lemmy.world ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

• Beep@lemmus.org ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  About the claim

  Anyone who has purchased PC games or add-on content in the UK between 4 June 2018 to 4 June 2024, is automatically included and potentially entitled to compensation if the case is won. Consumers are encouraged to sign-up at steamyouoweus.co.uk to be kept up to date on the case.

  Collective proceedings involve a claim brought by a class representative on behalf of a defined group of persons who have suffered loss as a result of a breach of competition law. There is no guarantee that compensation will be made available in the future – the case must first be won in the Competition Appeal Tribunal, unless an earlier settlement is agreed.

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  • mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    And it’ll total to about a buck for each person that claims, because the lawyers are going to take almost all the money and you’re suckling their bollocks for no reason

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    • GreyEyedGhost@piefed.ca ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Probably closer to 20 pounds if they are awarded the full amount, and the general rule seems to be that the lawyers get about 30%, but the overall sentiment of your statement is correct.

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