Keller Postman is leading litigation against Google for engaging in unlawful, anticompetitive conduct that artificially inflated the price of search and display advertising. We represent businesses of all sizes that purchased Google Ads on or after August 2016 and may have overpaid as a result of Google's illegal practices. If your business bought Google Ads on or after August 2016, you may qualify for legal action — with no fees unless we win.
Federal courts have found that Google violated antitrust law by combining its ad-serving, ad exchange, and bidding platforms into a single integrated system — and by setting minimum bid thresholds that blocked competing bidders from participating fairly. A separate court also found that Google entered into unlawful agreements with other companies to suppress competition in the search advertising market.
The result: businesses across the country had no meaningful alternative but to pay inflated ad prices, even when lower bids were available elsewhere. When one company controls every stage of an advertising auction, true competition is eliminated — and advertisers pay the price.
Keller Postman is fighting to hold Google accountable and to recover compensation for every business harmed by these illegal practices.
Multiple federal courts have now confirmed what advertisers long suspected: Google’s dominance in digital advertising was not the product of fair competition. By locking advertisers into its own ecosystem and blocking outside competition, Google deprived businesses of the free market they were entitled to. These rulings provide a strong legal basis for businesses to seek compensation for the excess costs they were forced to bear.
Eligible businesses may be entitled to recover up to triple the amount of their actual damages. Based on the scope of Google’s conduct, we believe most qualifying businesses could recover up to 30% of their total Google Ads spend during the relevant period. Depending on ad spend, eligible businesses may receive $10,000 or more.
If you meet the following criteria, you may qualify for legal action:
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Any business that purchased ads on Google Search or the Google Display Network on or after August 2016 may qualify. Businesses of all sizes are eligible — from small local companies to large national enterprises. You do not need to have been a direct advertiser with Google; purchases made through agencies or third-party platforms may also qualify.
Multiple federal courts have found that Google violated antitrust law in two distinct ways. First, Google unlawfully combined its ad-serving, ad exchange, and bidding tools into a single system and imposed minimum bid thresholds that blocked competing platforms from participating. Second, Google entered into illegal agreements with other companies to suppress competition in the search advertising market. Together, these practices allowed Google to artificially inflate the prices advertisers paid.
Eligible businesses may be entitled to recover up to triple their actual damages under federal antitrust law. We believe most qualifying businesses could recover up to 30% of their total Google Ads spend during the relevant period. Depending on the size of your ad spend, your recovery could be $10,000 or more.
Yes. Filing deadlines vary by state, and waiting too long could forfeit your right to compensation entirely. We encourage you to submit your information as soon as possible so our attorneys can assess your claim before any applicable deadline passes.
Nothing upfront. Keller Postman works exclusively on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no fees unless we win compensation for you. Your initial consultation is free, and there are no out-of-pocket costs at any stage of the process.
Complete our secure online form, it takes under two minutes. One of our attorneys will review your information and reach out to discuss your claim in detail.
Potentially yes. If your business ultimately bore the cost of inflated Google advertising prices — whether you purchased ads directly or through a third-party agency — you may still have a valid claim. Contact us and we can evaluate your specific situation.
We represent businesses of all sizes. While larger ad spends generally translate to larger potential recoveries, we encourage any qualifying business to reach out. Our attorneys can help you determine whether pursuing a claim makes sense given your circumstances.
May 11, 2026 – Keller Postman Represents Thousands of U.S. Businesses in Mass Arbitration Seeking Billions in Google Ad Overcharge Recovery
2026 – Judge Brinkema's remedies ruling expected; Keller Postman actively filing advertiser compensation claims ahead of state filing deadlines
January 2026 – European Commission publishes its formal antitrust decision against Google, having previously imposed a €2.95 billion fine for abusing dominant positions in publisher ad server and programmatic ad buying markets
November 21, 2025 – Closing arguments conclude in the remedies phase; Judge Brinkema confirms she is actively drafting her remedies opinion
September–October 2025 – Remedies trial held over 11 days; DOJ argues for divestiture of Google's ad exchange (AdX), while Google proposes behavioral remedies only
April 17, 2025 – U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema rules that Google willfully acquired and maintained monopoly power in the markets for publisher ad servers and ad exchanges, finding that Google's dominance harmed advertisers and publishers alike
September 2024 – 15-day federal bench trial held in the Eastern District of Virginia examining Google's advertising practices and auction mechanics
January 24, 2023 – Department of Justice files civil antitrust lawsuit against Google targeting its digital advertising technology stack, joined by the attorneys general of several states
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