Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen confirmed the settlement, adding that the book publisher will pay $75m in consumer restitution and as injunctive relief, reports Techno Buffalo.
Competitive marketplace
Three other publishers accused of being in on the scheme – Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers and Simon & Schuster - settled last April, while Apple is still contending the allegations and is scheduled to appear in a New York court next week.
‘Consumers are entitled to a fair, open and competitive marketplace,’ commented Attorney General Jepsen. ‘This agreement is yet another step toward providing restitution to those consumers who were harmed by alleged price-fixing within the eBook market and will further ensure that, going forward, consumers benefit from fair competition in the sale of eBooks.’
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