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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Amazon's Prime Video Ads

2/9/2025

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A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Amazon regarding misleading Prime Video ad charges.
U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein noted Amazon's disclosure of potential changes to membership benefits.
The court ruled there was no breach of contract, as subscribers paid for access, not an ad-free experience.
Amazon's ad-supported tier is now the default, with a $2.99 fee to opt-out of ads.
The ruling permits subscribers' lawyers to revise their claims.

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Story summary

A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Amazon regarding misleading Prime Video ad charges.
U.S. District Judge Barbara Rothstein noted Amazon's disclosure of potential changes to membership benefits.
The court ruled there was no breach of contract, as subscribers paid for access, not an ad-free experience.
Amazon's ad-supported tier is now the default, with a $2.99 fee to opt-out of ads.
The ruling permits subscribers' lawyers to revise their claims.