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MrBeast and Amazon Sued by Competitors From His $5M Reality Show for ‘Unsafe’ Conditions

MrBeast is accused of creating “unsafe” employment conditions, including sexual harassment, and misrepresenting contestants’ odds at winning his new Amazon reality show’s $5 million grand prize in a lawsuit filed by five unnamed participants. The filing alleges that the multimillion-dollar …

Amazon Must Face D.C.’s Antitrust Lawsuit, Appeals Court Rules

An appeals court in Washington, D.C. revived the district’s lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc on Thursday, saying it plausibly claimed the online retailer’s pricing policies illegally stifle competition. The District of Columbia Court of Appeals reversed a ruling that had dismissed …

U.S. Firms Warn Against ‘Unprecedented’ Hong Kong Cyber Rules

US firms have warned that proposed cyber regulations could grant the Hong Kong government unusual access to their computer systems, highlighting the latest challenge to Western tech giants in the city. The Asia Internet Coalition, which includes Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet …

Amazon Worker Injured Due to Repetitive Tasks Loses Workers’ Compensation Bid

An Amazon distribution center worker in Virginia whose job entailed repetitive lifting and stowing of items all day and who suffered rotator cuff tears has been denied workers’ compensation benefits because she failed to prove her injury resulted from an …

Senate Review: Amazon Prime Day a Major Cause of Injuries for Warehouse Workers

Amazon’s popular Prime Day sales event has been “a major cause of injuries” for warehouse workers who pick and pack customer orders at the e-commerce giant’s facilities across the U.S., according to a report released Tuesday by Sen. Bernie Sanders. …

Thousands of Amazon Drivers File Arbitration Claims for Unpaid Wages, Other Losses

Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and other financial losses. Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860 Amazon …

Thousands of Amazon Drivers File Arbitration Claims for Unpaid Wages, Other Losses

Thousands of delivery drivers filed legal claims against Amazon, alleging the company’s classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has led to unpaid wages and other financial losses. Two law firms spearheading the action said about 15,860 Amazon …

$1.3B U.K. Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Misusing Small Sellers’ Data

Amazon is facing a one billion-pound ($1.3 billion) collective lawsuit from British retailers who allege that the online marketplace misused their data to boost its own market share and profits. The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA), an umbrella body grouping …

FTC Sends $5.6M to Ring Customers as Part of Privacy Settlement

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access. In a 2023 complaint, the …

Amazon Staff Allege Retaliation in Pay Gap Discrimination Suit

Amazon.com Inc. allegedly retaliated against three female employees — including firing one and placing another on a performance plan — after they sued the company for discrimination, the plaintiffs said in new court papers. In an amended complaint filed Friday, …