Article 57X64 Apple will seek damages from Epic Games for breach of App Store contract

Apple will seek damages from Epic Games for breach of App Store contract

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Russell Brandom
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Apple will seek damages against Epic Games for allegedly breaching its contract with the iOS App Store, in a new escalation of the two companies' ongoing legal fight. The move came in a filing entered on Tuesday, alongside counterclaims for unjust enrichment and tortious interference with Apple's relationship with its customers.

Actions were undertaken in good faith to advance legitimate business interests."

Epic's flagrant disregard for its contractual commitments and other misconduct has caused significant harm to Apple," the filing reads. Left unchecked, Epic's conduct threatens the very existence of the iOS ecosystem and its tremendous value to consumers."

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