Sony Expected to Pay $7.8 Million in PlayStation Refunds After PSN Lawsuit Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval from California Judge
Sony has agreed to pay $7.85 million to settle a class action antitrust lawsuit over its PlayStation Network (PSN) digital storefront practices. A federal judge in California’s Northern District granted preliminary approval for the settlement in Caccuri, et al. v. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, marking a significant step toward resolving the dispute.
The lawsuit alleges that Sony violated federal antitrust laws regarding how it handled digital game purchases through the PlayStation Store. The settlement covers transactions made between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023. Select PlayStation users who purchased digital games during this period—specifically those whose games were previously available through the PlayStation Store—may be eligible for refunds.
While preliminary approval has been granted, the settlement still requires final court approval before payments are distributed to eligible class members. The Saveri Law Firm, LLP is administering the settlement process.
This case reflects broader regulatory scrutiny of major digital gaming storefronts and their business practices, joining a growing number of antitrust challenges against major platforms over their digital marketplace policies.