Amazon to pay shoppers hurt by others' products, does not admit liability
The Hindu
For years, consumers have sued the world's largest online retailer, arguing it is liable when a merchant sells bad products on Amazon.com.
Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday said it would pay customers who suffer injuries or property damage from defective goods others sell on its U.S. platform, in a new policy that could reduce litigation. (Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click to subscribe for free.) For years, consumers have sued the world's largest online retailer, arguing it is liable when a merchant sells bad products on Amazon.com. A woman in Pennsylvania, for instance,in 2016 sought to blame Amazon for a merchant's retractable dogleash that blinded her eye when it snapped.More Related News

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