Epic Games has presented its argument to the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the justices to dismiss Apple’s recent request to challenge two prior court rulings regarding off-App-Store purchases. This legal dispute has been ongoing and centers around Apple’s compliance with an injunction that mandates developers to direct consumers to alternative purchasing options.
Apple's previous petition sought to overturn a civil contempt ruling that indicated the company had violated the injunction established by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in 2021. This ruling requires Apple to permit developers to guide users towards off-App-Store transactions, which Apple has since subjected to a 27% commission and imposed various restrictions.
Further complicating matters, Apple contends that the injunction's application to all developers goes beyond the limitations set by the Supreme Court in a previous case, Trump v. CASA. In its recent filing, Epic counters Apple’s claims, asserting that the tech giant misinterpreted the decisions made by lower courts. Epic maintains that Apple’s actions regarding the commission are in violation of both the letter and spirit of the law.