European media groups hit Google with US$2.3bil lawsuit

A Google spokesperson said the lawsuit was speculative and opportunistic. — REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo

BERLIN: Thirty-four European media organisations filed a lawsuit against Google on Wednesday due to the tech giant's practices in digital advertising.

The media companies, from 17 countries, are seeking damages of €2.1bil (RM10.8bil), a statement issued by their lawyers, Geradin Partners and Stek, said.