James Donato
Coverage of James Donato in the Nexus archive.
- Google app store overhaul expected by end of July
Google will open its Google Play Store to third-party app stores starting July 22, 2025, following a court-ordered injunction from U.S. District Judge James Donato. The injunction, part of a 2023 lawsuit by Epic Games, prohibits Google from favoring its own app store and requires it to carry competing app stores on Android devices in the U.S. through 2029.
- Judge allows United Airlines window seat lawsuit to proceed
A federal judge allowed a class action lawsuit against United Airlines to proceed, accusing the airline of selling 'window seats' without actual windows due to aircraft construction. The lawsuit claims United breached its contract by charging premiums for these seats, while the airline argues the term 'window seat' refers to aisle proximity, not guaranteed windows.