Amazon Faces Off Against U.S. Government Over ‘Tricky’ Prime Signup Practices in Landmark Court Case
SEATTLE — Amazon is facing legal scrutiny from the U.S. government in a Seattle courtroom over allegations that it has misled consumers regarding its Prime membership program. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) claims that Amazon employed deceptive practices that made it difficult for users to cancel their subscriptions, labeling the company’s approach as a “trap” for unsuspecting customers. The case is considered significant, being one of the largest federal lawsuits filed against the tech giant. Unusually, a jury will decide whether Amazon violated consumer protection and competition laws. Opening arguments are set to commence on … Read more