Federal Judge Allows FTC's Antitrust Case Against Amazon to Proceed
The court dismissed some state claims but upheld the majority of allegations, setting the stage for a significant trial in 2026.
- The FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, filed in September 2023, will move forward after a federal judge's ruling.
- Judge John H. Chun dismissed some claims from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Maryland, but maintained the core federal allegations.
- Amazon is accused of suppressing competition, inflating prices, and using anti-competitive tactics to maintain its market dominance.
- The FTC aims to demonstrate that Amazon's practices harm consumers and sellers by limiting competition and raising prices.
- Amazon argues that its practices benefit consumers and plans to contest the FTC's claims in court, with the trial scheduled for October 2026.
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