The ruling potentially exposes Google to many millions, if not billions, in statutory damages and attorney fees, though the litigation is still in early stages.

"It's a great day for privacy," said Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein partner Kathryn Barnett, one of the lead lawyers on the case. "We're excited to go back and prepare our claims and have a trial."

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