ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2024:6160
Case Details
- Date
- 18 September 2024
- Court
- Rechtbank Amsterdam
- Case Number
- C/13/739486 / HA ZA 24-1
- Outcome
- unknown
AI Analysis
Two foundations (SBP and SMC) are pursuing legal action against Google c.s. regarding fake online reviews. The court orders both foundations to submit their financing agreements with litigation funders prior to the oral hearing.
Court Reasoning
- •This is an interim decision/procedural ruling regarding procedural matters
- •The court orders both foundations to submit their financing agreements
- •The main case is yet to be heard on October 22, 2024
- •Google c.s. does not need insight into the budget, which may be redacted
Key Takeaways
- •Rechtbanken kunnen transparantie eisen over procesfinanciering in collectieve procedures
- •Budgetinformatie kan worden weggelakt als tegenpartij daar geen inzage in hoeft
- •Volledige openbaarmaking van afspraken met procesfinanciers is vereist
- •Procedurele transparantie wordt zwaar gewogen in zaken tegen grote techbedrijven
Significance
Deze zaak toont de toenemende aandacht voor transparantie in procesfinanciering bij collectieve acties tegen grote techplatforms betreffende fake reviews
Practical Implications
Stichtingen die collectieve procedures voeren moeten rekening houden met transparantievereisten over hun financieringsconstructies. Procesfinanciers moeten volledige contractuele afspraken kunnen overleggen.
Legal Basis
Parties
- Plaintiff:
- Stichting Bescherming Privacybelangen (SBP) en Stichting Massaschade & Consument (SMC)
- Defendant:
- Alphabet Inc., Google LLC, Google Ireland Limited, Google Netherlands B.V.
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