UK tribunal allows part of consumer lawsuit against Apple and Amazon over product sales

On Monday, September 28, 2026, Britain's Competition Appeal Tribunal allowed part of a consumer lawsuit against Apple and Amazon to proceed. The lawsuit, filed by Justin Le Patourel, alleges that Apple and Amazon agreed in 2018 to limit sellers of Apple and Beats products on Amazon's UK website, reducing competition and inflating prices. The tribunal allowed claims related to Amazon marketplace purchases but rejected broader claims. The allowed claims could be worth between £289 million and £306 million. Apple disagreed with the claims, while Amazon said the remaining claim was without merit.