Apple’s DOJ antitrust battle sparks disputes with Epic, Samsung, Oura, Roblox, more

Apple's ongoing antitrust battle with the DOJ and 15 U.S. states has led to disputes with various tech companies, including Epic Games, Samsung, Oura, Roblox, and more. Apple has subpoenaed these companies and organizations, seeking documents and information to support its defense against allegations of restricting competition, limiting interoperability, and making it harder for consumers to switch to competing devices.

The DOJ and plaintiff states have also issued their own subpoenas, seeking evidence to support their allegations against Apple. Disagreements over the scope of the subpoenas, the information being requested, and whether companies should be required to produce certain documents have emerged among the parties involved. Epic Games, for instance, argues that Apple's requests for documents from previous lawsuits are burdensome, while Samsung has agreed to search documents belonging to two executives but wants Apple to expand the searches to six additional executives.

Oura is also pushing back on several fronts, including whether Apple should reimburse it for reviewing additional documents and whether it may withhold or redact certain information it considers confidential.

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