Judge Partially Dismisses FTC's Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon

The ruling allows key federal antitrust claims to proceed while dismissing some state-level allegations.

A federal judge in Seattle has ruled that the FTC's core antitrust claims against Amazon can move forward.
Some claims brought by state attorneys general were dismissed, but the states' federal claims will proceed.
The case will be bifurcated, addressing Amazon's liability first and potential remedies second.
Amazon had argued that its business practices benefit consumers and are common in the retail industry.
The ruling remains under seal, with Amazon and the FTC given two weeks to propose redactions before it is made public.