MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Google Play Store users could receive a portion of a $700 million antitrust settlement.

Vermont, New York and New Hampshire were among the dozens of states that secured the settlement with Google .

The lawsuit alleged that Google unlawfully maintained a monopoly over mobile app distribution and in-app payment processing for Android devices, charging consumers as much as 30% in fees for purchasing apps and making in-app purchases.

The settlement will head to court on April 30. If approved, users will automatically receive payments through PayPal or Venmo.

If you made a purchase on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September 2023, you’re eligible for payment.

If consumers would like to be notified by email when the supplemental claims process start

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