Civil Litigation
Apr. 28, 2021
Amazon may be held liable for products it sold, panel says
The decision could have significant implications for a company that has become the most dominant player in online retail by creating an exchange that links millions of buyers and sellers.
Amazon may be held liable for a product sold on its platform by a third party, a California appellate court has ruled.
The decision could have significant implications for a company that has become the most dominant player in online retail by creating an exchange that links millions of buyers and sellers.
"Amazon provides no legal support for its argument that negligent products liability ma...
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