Google Faces Antitrust Suit

The New York Times reports:

An Internet company in France says it will seek heavy damages from Google in what it says is the largest claim of its kind in Europe against the American giant.

The action, which the company, 1plusV, says it will bring on Tuesday at the Commercial Court of Paris, will raise issues about whether Google has unfairly shut out competitors. 1plusV says it will claim 295 million euros, or $421 million, in damages, based on income it believes it lost because of Google’s actions.

Al Verney, a spokesman for Google in Europe, confirmed Tuesday that the company had received the complaint.

‘‘We have only just received the complaint so we can’t comment in detail yet,’’ Mr. Verney said. ‘‘We always try to do what’s best for our users. It’s the key principle that drives our company and we look forward to explaining this.’’