A civil lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida is gaining momentum as hundreds of third-party sellers challenge Amazon's business practices. The complaint alleges that Amazon's account suspensions and inventory freezes have caused approximately $30 million in damages over eight months, significantly impacting small businesses. In a related legal development, Amazon is also facing a multibillion-dollar consumer lawsuit concerning its Alexa service, which is accused of illegally collecting and recording private conversations without user consent. These cases could potentially reshape the e-commerce landscape as they highlight the tensions between Amazon and its sellers amidst ongoing scrutiny of its operational practices.
ICYMI. Hundreds of third-party sellers are rising up against Amazon in a civil dispute filed in the Southern District of Florida. https://t.co/ZtbA1IYP4T https://t.co/bcoOXS6zq5
DBR: The case claims Amazon’s “unlawful” account suspensions and inventory freezes resulted in $30 million in damages over eight months, impacting many small businesses. https://t.co/p5jIIoCGSu
The Court of King's Bench of Alberta has certified a lawsuit allowing small businesses to seek compensation for losses incurred from COVID-19 related public health lockdowns and restrictions deemed illegally implemented. https://t.co/dmhAAYvGZv