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Urgent Safety Reforms Demanded After Amazon Delivery Driver Hits Mother with Stroller

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Miami, FL — A recent incident involving an Amazon delivery driver who struck a mother pushing her baby in a stroller has sparked calls for dramatic changes in the company’s operations. The accident occurred in a busy residential suburb of Miami, raising immediate concerns about the safety protocols and work conditions enforced by the tech giant. Attorney John R. Smith, representing the injured woman, described the situation as “a recipe for disaster.” He emphasized the urgent need for Amazon to reconsider its delivery practices and to prioritize the safety of innocent pedestrians. “It’s only by … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $16.2 Million in Landmark Case Against Amazon Over Child’s Severe Injuries from Delivery Van Accident

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Lawrenceville, GA — A Gwinnett County jury on Thursday ruled that Amazon Logistics and a subcontractor must pay $16.2 million for injuries sustained by a boy when an Amazon delivery van ran over his leg. The landmark case in Georgia, one of the first of its kind nationally, tested whether Amazon could be held responsible for the actions of its delivery partners’ drivers. The court found Amazon 85% responsible, citing inadequate training, and attributed 10% of the blame to Jowann Cowan, the driver from Fly Fella Logistics. Additionally, 5% of responsibility was assigned to a … Read more

NBA Seeks to Dismiss Warner Bros. Discovery Lawsuit Over Media Rights Deal with Amazon Amid Breakup of Long-standing Turner Partnership

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NEW YORK — The NBA has formally requested the New York Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit from Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing that the media giant’s subsidiary, Turner Broadcasting System, did not meet the conditions necessary to match a competitive bid for league broadcasting rights. This legal conflict has emerged weeks after the NBA inked a substantial $76 billion media deal with Amazon Prime Video, Disney, and NBC, possibly ending its long-standing broadcast partnership with Turner that started in 1984. In a 28-page court document submitted on a recent Friday, along with supplementary filings, the … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Revives D.C.’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon, Alleging Unfair Competitive Practices

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Washington, D.C. – A pivotal antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, led by the District of Columbia, has been rejuvenated following a federal appeals court’s decision to overturn a previous ruling that had dismissed the case. This development breathes new life into allegations that the e-commerce titan engaged in anti-competitive behaviors detrimental to both consumers and sellers on its platform. In 2021, the District of Columbia initiated legal proceedings against Amazon, accusing it of practices that hindered competition and resulted in higher prices for shoppers. Central to the district’s claims were stipulations Amazon imposed on third-party sellers, … Read more