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CJEU in Heureka v Google: limitation for Article 102 damages starts after infringement ends and claimant’s knowledge (Official Journal publication); suspension during Commission investigation; pre‑Directive Czech rules incompatible

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Case facts

Outline

A national reference from the Czech Republic seeking guidance on applying Directive 2014/104 (the Damages Directive) in a damages action issued against Google LLC for an alleged infringement of Article 102 TFEU.

Latest developments

On 18 April 2024, the Court of Justice delivered its judgment, finding that the former Czech limitation rules conflict with EU law. Those rules render the exercise of the right to obtain compensation for harm arising from a competition law infringement practically impossible or excessively difficult.

Parties

  • Applicant: Heureka Group a.s. (Heureka)
  • Defendant: Google LLC (Google)

Markets

Price comparison services.

Background to reference

Background

Heureka operates in the Czech Republic in the sale price comparison services market. It brought a claim before the Czech courts seeking damages from Google LLC following the Commission decision of 27 June 2017 in the Google Search (Shopping) case (see further, Google Search (Shopping) (AT.39740)).

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