California says Amazon got retailers to boost online prices
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California's attorney general alleges that Amazon uses its market power to pressure vendors like Levi Strauss and retailers like Walmart to raise prices on their websites.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday he is seeking a court order to stop the practice.
He says Californians should be protected from illegal price fixing, especially when affordability feels out of reach.
Amazon denies the allegations and calls them a distraction.
This is part of a 2022 lawsuit against Amazon that is going to trial next year.
A hearing on whether to grant Bonta's request for a court order is in July.
Amazon accused of price fixing
- California says Amazon coerced companies like Walmart and Levi's into illegally raising prices Business Insider —
- Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege The Guardian —
- Amazon accused of price fixing by pressuring brands to keep costs high on certain products, state says The Independent —
- Amazon 'strong-armed' Levi's, Hanes to hike prices on rival sites, California DA says CNBC —
- California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it The Independent —