Julie Hunter v Amazon.com, Inc. and others [2024] CAT 60 (25 October 2024)

Julie Hunter v Amazon.com, Inc. and others [2024] CAT 60 (25 October 2024)

The Tribunal found that Amazon.com, Inc. engaged in conduct amounting to abuse of dominance, adversely affecting competition and consumers.

Citation
[2024] CAT 60
Parties
Applicant: Julie Hunter; Respondent: Amazon.com, Inc.; Respondent: Others
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
25 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Competition Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Abuse of Dominance, Consumer Protection

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Parties

Julie Hunter

Applicant

Amazon.com, Inc.

Respondent

Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Competition Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether Amazon.com, Inc. abused its dominant position in the market
  2. 2 Whether consumers suffered harm due to Amazon's conduct

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that Amazon.com, Inc. engaged in conduct amounting to abuse of dominance, adversely affecting competition and consumers.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Amazon.com, Inc. to cease abusive practices
  • Amazon.com, Inc. to implement compliance measures