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Originally Posted by bgalbrecht
I don't think you can claim that the lawyers filing this class action suit have the same motivations as the DOJ.
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Yes, completely agree. Contrary to what was erroneously stated earlier in this thread, the DOJ did not bring their suit against Apple in order to line its coffers. In fact, they requested no damages at all. Zero. The DOJ brought the suit to bust up the pricing scheme, help prevent price fixing in the future, and to punish Apple & the publishers for their illegal actions.
The class action suit recently filed is separate. I'm sure the lawyers involved in that suit are angling for a big pay day. Can you blame them? Apple is overflowing with cash and already lost the suit brought by the DOJ, so they are viewed as ripe for the picking.
But the motives for the 2 suits shouldn't be confused.
--Pat