The Center Square Staff, Just the News: Ohio’s lawsuit against Google can move forward
Ohio’s lawsuit against Google that claims the internet giant is subject to government regulation will move forward after a judge refused to throw it out.
Attorney General Dave Yost called the ruling the first of its kind.
Yost wants a legal declaration that Google Search is a common carrier, despite other courts that have ruled social media companies are not subject to common carrier rules that would designate them public utilities subject to government regulation and have a duty to deal fairly.
A Delaware County judge refused to dismiss the state’s lawsuit Thursday.
“Google cannot use its dominance in search to squeeze out competitors of other services, like travel reservations, shopping and consumer reviews,” Yost said.
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