Potential class action over Apple Pay launched against CVS, Rite Aid<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><a href='
http://www.imore.com/potential-class-action-over-apple-pay-launched-against-cvs-rite-aid' title="Potential class action over Apple Pay launched against CVS, Rite Aid"><img src='
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Apple Pay. If filed, the suit targets both CVS and Rite Aid, neither of which are Apple Pay partners and both had subsequently blocked Apple Pay from working within their respective stores. The law firm of Schubert Jonkheer & Kolbe are now looking into whether or not the actions of CVS, Rite Aid, and other
Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) members may be violating antitrust laws.</p> <!--break--> <p>Both CVS and Rite Aid are members of MCX, along with other leading retailers like Walmart. MCX is backing its own CurrentC mobile payment standard, a rival to Apple Pay and NFC-based Google Wallet and Softcard. MCX members must commit to accepting CurrentC
exclusively for a period of time so Apple Pay was shut out.</p> <p>Schubert, Jonckheer & Kolbe said:</p>
<p>In light of this situation, Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe is investigating whether CVS and Rite Aid violated the antitrust laws by banding together with other MCX members in a decision to boycott other payments systems, including Apple Pay. Consumers with phones that support Apple Pay may be able to participate in a class action to restore the service at CVS and Rite Aid retail stores.</p>
<p>The firm is asking customers with an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, or Android device with Google Wallet to contact them at
nschubert@schubertlawfirm.com or by phone at 415-788-4220 as part of their investigation.</p> <p>Source:
Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe</p> </div></div></div><div id="comment-wrapper-nid-28148"></div><img width='1' height='1' src='
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