Resources and Case Updates
Background on the federal rulings against Google, helpful resources, and ongoing developments relevant to your potential claim.
Arbitration vs. Class Action: Which Applies to Google Ads?
Two federal courts have found that Google violated the antitrust laws, and advertisers harmed bythat conduct have a private right to seek damages under Section
What Is the Google Ads Arbitration Case and Why Are Advertisers Filing Claims?
If you have seen headlines about the Google Ads lawsuit or wondered whether you might beentitled to a Google Ads refund, you are not alone.
The DOJ Complaint Against Google: A Summary
In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice and eight states filed a 153-page antitrust complaint against Google in the U.S. District Court for the
Google Ads Overcharge Arbitration: A Guide for Advertisers
Following the landmark April 2025 federal court decision finding Google liable for monopolizing digital advertising markets, advertisers now have a pathway to recover overcharges through
Google Ads Arbitration in 2025: The Shifting Ground
Two federal judges have now held that Google violated United States antitrust law in its core search business and in important parts of its advertising technology stack.
Google’s Advertising Litigation in Britain
Britain has become one of the most important fronts in the legal challenge to Google’s advertising business. A series of collective proceedings in the Competition
Ashley Keller on Google’s Mass Arbitration Problem and the Advertiser Case Against Google
An edited transcript of Ashley Keller’s interview with AdExchanger Editor in Chief Allison Schiff on AdExchanger Talks. Editor’s Note: On August 18, 2026, Ashley Keller
Google’s €890 Million EU Fine Deepens the Scrutiny of Search and Digital Markets
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million following two findings that the company violated the Digital Markets Act. The larger decision imposed a €460
Google’s $1.5 Billion Swedish Antitrust Loss and the Emerging Path From Monopoly Findings to Private Recovery
A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay approximately 14.3 billion Swedish kronor, roughly $1.5 billion, to PriceRunner in what the court described as the
A New Google Antitrust Ruling Gives Advertisers More Leverage
On June 30, 2026, U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen of the Northern District of Californiaissued a 25-page order in Yelp Inc. v. Google LLC,
European Publishers Seek €640 Million From Google Over Adtech Conduct
Europe’s Google AdTech dispute has entered a new phase, shifting from regulatory findingstoward private claims for compensation. Public enforcement can establish that a companyviolated the
Google’s Advertising Litigation in Britain
Britain has become one of the most important fronts in the legal challenge to Google’s advertising business. A series of collective proceedings in the Competition
Ashley Keller on Google’s Mass Arbitration Problem and the Advertiser Case Against Google
An edited transcript of Ashley Keller’s interview with AdExchanger Editor in Chief Allison Schiff on AdExchanger Talks. Editor’s Note: On August 18, 2026, Ashley Keller
Google’s €890 Million EU Fine Deepens the Scrutiny of Search and Digital Markets
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million following two findings that the company violated the Digital Markets Act. The larger decision imposed a €460
Google’s $1.5 Billion Swedish Antitrust Loss and the Emerging Path From Monopoly Findings to Private Recovery
A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay approximately 14.3 billion Swedish kronor, roughly $1.5 billion, to PriceRunner in what the court described as the
A New Google Antitrust Ruling Gives Advertisers More Leverage
On June 30, 2026, U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen of the Northern District of Californiaissued a 25-page order in Yelp Inc. v. Google LLC,
European Publishers Seek €640 Million From Google Over Adtech Conduct
Europe’s Google AdTech dispute has entered a new phase, shifting from regulatory findingstoward private claims for compensation. Public enforcement can establish that a companyviolated the
Key Documents and Guides
Federal court rulings and practical guidance for advertisers evaluating potential recovery claims against Google.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Filing a Google Ads Refund Claim
Have questions about your eligibility, refund potential, or what happens next? This section addresses the most common concerns about filing a Google Ads arbitration or refund claim, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Who qualifies for a Google Ads arbitration claim?
Any U.S.-based advertiser who purchased Google Ads or Display campaigns from August 2016 and did not opt out of Google’s arbitration terms.
How much compensation could I receive?
Advertisers can claim up to 30 percent of their total ad spend, depending on account history. Actual recoveries will varydepend on arbitration or settlement results.
What is the deadline to file?
Multiple arbitrations are being filed now. Early filing secures your place in the process.
What happens after I fill out the form?
You’ll receive an eligibility confirmation and next steps for formal filing. You will also receive an engagement agreement for the law firm leading this arbitration process.
Do I owe anything if my claim is unsuccessful?
No. You pay nothing unless there is a successful recovery.
Is this a class action or individual arbitration?
This is an individual arbitration, as required by Google’s Terms of Service.
What if I advertised through an agency?
You may still qualify. If your business paid Google directly for the campaigns and the agency supervised the account, your claim is still valid.
What information do I need?
Just your Google Ads Account IDs (a single GAID or multiple GAIDs) and an approximate spend range to start. We will also need your business name, address, contact details, the name of the authorized signatory, and the email address associated with your Google Ads account.