FTC Amazon Prime case heads to jury
A federal judge ruled that the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit alleging Amazon deceptively enrolled customers in Prime and made cancellation difficult will be decided by a jury, setting the case on track for trial as of Sept. 22, 2025. The outcome could force changes to Amazon’s sign‑up and cancellation practices and potentially impact refunds or penalties affecting Twin Cities consumers.
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Key Facts
- A judge determined the FTC’s Amazon Prime case will be decided by a jury
- The FTC alleges deceptive Prime enrollment and burdensome cancellation practices
- Ruling reported Sept. 22, 2025; case proceeds toward trial in federal court
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A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime — and made it hard to leave
- A judge determined the FTC’s Amazon Prime case will be decided by a jury
- The FTC alleges deceptive Prime enrollment and burdensome cancellation practices
- Ruling reported Sept. 22, 2025; case proceeds toward trial in federal court