Judge limits Apple counterclaims to breach of contract in Epic case

A federal judge on Tuesday tossed a set of Apple counterclaims in its ongoing case with Epic Games, narrowing the tech giant's avenues of relief to breach of contract.

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted an Epic motion for judgment on tort-based counterclaims leveled by Apple, ultimately tossing all but those related to breach of contract, reports FOSS Patents.As noted in the report, Gonzales Rogers was dubious from the outset that certain Apple claims would succeed, but the company opted to move ahead with its arguments.

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