Sony faces $2.7 billion class-action suit from U.K. PlayStation users
The Japan Times
Sony is facing a £2 billion lawsuit in the U.K. for allegedly overcharging PlayStation users for digital games and content.Summary
Sony is set to defend a £2 billion (approximately ¥422.9 billion) class-action lawsuit in London, beginning Tuesday. The suit, brought on behalf of an estimated 12.2 million U.K. PlayStation users by consumer campaigner Alex Neill, alleges that Sony breached competition law by overcharging for digital games and in-game content for nearly a decade. The claimants’ website states that Sony has been “exploiting its U.K. customers” by charging excessive prices. Neill stated that the case aims to end this practice and secure compensation for those affected.
(Source：The Japan Times )