Google's $1.72 Billion Ad Tech Damages Claims to Be Decided by Jury
· 2h ago · Originally reported by PPC Land
A judge has ruled that Google's $1.72 billion ad tech damages claims will proceed to a jury trial, denying summary judgment. Meanwhile, Apple has expanded its iOS 27 blocklist to include hundreds more data firms.
Why it matters
This development could have significant financial and legal implications for Google and the broader ad tech industry, especially as privacy controls tighten on major platforms like iOS.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like a big argument over money in a schoolyard that now has to be settled by a group of classmates, while the school makes new rules about who can play.
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