Amazon Faces Legal Setback for Violating Online Shopper Protection Laws Ahead of Prime Signup Showdown
A federal court in Seattle has ruled that Amazon.com Inc. broke online shopper protection laws related to automatic subscription renewals. This decision comes just ahead of a scheduled trial concerning the retailer’s Prime membership enrollment practices. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour highlighted Amazon’s actions as misleading, stating that the company failed to adequately inform customers about the terms of their subscriptions. The ruling is significant as it addresses long-standing concerns that consumers were not allowed enough transparency regarding recurring charges. In the case at hand, which is set to go to trial, the judge … Read more