Jonathan Robb Bird

Jonathan Robb Bird

October 29, 2018 | Legaltech News

U.K. Victory for Google Confirms U.S.-Style 'Opt-Out' Class Actions Still Beyond Claimants' Reach

Lloyd v. Google was an attempt to recover compensation from Google on behalf of millions of unidentified, and uninvolved, individuals, and the internet giant's victory has confirmed that hurdles remain to bringing such litigation in the U.K.

By Bryony Hurst and Jonathan Robb, Bird & Bird

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