A California state jury has found Google liable for misusing the cellular data of Android users, ordering a $314.6 million payout to residents in the state.
The case highlighted that Google's actions constituted 'unavoidable burdens' for users, with implications extending to a pending federal case involving Android users in the rest of the US.
The plaintiffs argued that Google's use of users' cellular data without explicit permission violated California law, leading to the significant payout.
Google plans to appeal the verdict, asserting that users consented to data transfers and that the services in question were essential for Android devices' security and performance.