United States of America: Western District Court of Washington issued USD 2.5 billion settlement order against Amazon over deceptive subscription practices

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Western District Court of Washington issued USD 2.5 billion settlement order against Amazon over deceptive subscription practices

On 25 September 2025, the Western District Court of Washington approved a USD 2.5 billion settlement against Amazon. The settlement resolved Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) claims on violation of consumer protection laws through deceptive Amazon Pr…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court

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2023-06-21
under deliberation

On 21 June 2023, the US Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint with the Western District of Was…

2023-09-20
under deliberation

On 20 September 2023, the US Federal Trade Commission filed an amended complaint with the Western D…

2025-09-25
in force

On 25 September 2025, the Western District Court of Washington approved a USD 2.5 billion settlemen…