News Category Global Banking & Finance Reviews Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Android Device Users Against Google and Alphabet for Antitrust Violations Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of electronic device owners using Googles Android operating system against Google and its parent, Alphabet Inc., alleging that the tech giant had an illegal monopoly over the Android apps market, which it used to overcharge device owners who made purchases through the Google Play app store. Despite claims by Google that its Android operating system was maintained as open source software, the lawsuit alleges that Google engaged in a course of conduct, including restrictive contractual terms with device manufacturers and app developers, designed to deter competition in the market for Android apps and products sold within apps.