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FTC Challenges Amazon Prime in Deceptive Practices Trial

9/25/2025

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The Seattle federal trial examines alleged deceptive Prime practices, including cancellation difficulties, as brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The FTC sued Amazon in 2023 for violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, seeking remedies.
Jury selection began. Amazon defends Prime as customer-friendly, while the FTC says unsubscribing was hindered, and Judge John Chun limited Amazon's defenses.

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Story summary

The Seattle federal trial examines alleged deceptive Prime practices, including cancellation difficulties, as brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The FTC sued Amazon in 2023 for violations of the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act, seeking remedies.
Jury selection began. Amazon defends Prime as customer-friendly, while the FTC says unsubscribing was hindered, and Judge John Chun limited Amazon's defenses.