Amazon is a billion dollar company that prides itself with the power of its internet and its ability to reach millions of people all around the world. Recently, there was an issue concerning one of their suppliers who had overcharged some of their customers. When this occurred, the customer filed a claim against Amazon and they settled the case out of court. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but according to Amazon, the settlement was over an Amazon Affiliate Program dispute.
Amazon Lawsuit Settlement
When this case was settled, Amazon had to pay out a sum of money to the customer. The payment was not disclosed in the suit because it was considered as ‘pay for performance’ which is part of their terms and conditions. Amazon states that the settlement can only be paid if performance of obligations have been met by them. If an individual’s request for damages has been denied in the past, the company adds that it will not consider the case as a meritless case.
According to legal experts, there are three possible scenarios in which a customer’s case could have been rejected because it was not brought within a reasonable time period.
The first scenario involved a case that was not brought before the statute of limitations. The second scenario was a case that went to trial but in the end the plaintiff lost. The third possibility was a case dismissed by the court simply because the plaintiff failed to follow proper procedures. In the event of the above situations, Amazon states that they will not be in a position to pay the customer’s damages as claimed.
In addition to cases that were not brought within the statute of limitations, there are also instances where cases were closed due to lack of evidence or other irregularities.
Amazon states that they take these circumstances into consideration when handling a case. If a case is closed due to lack of evidence, Amazon will state that the loss incurred was not offset because of the customer’s breach of contract. If a case is dismissed for lack of evidence, Amazon reserves the right to sue the customer for damages in court. As previously stated, this is only done in the event of extreme circumstances.
It is important for customers to understand that cases that are dismissed due to lack of proof are not necessarily wrong.
However, this situation can leave the customer feeling unsatisfied with their case outcome. As such, Amazon urges customers to seek attorneys who have experience in handling similar cases. Amazon also warns that filing a complaint against an entity without any evidence can cause additional problems and draw more attention to your case.
It is very important that you do not attempt to file a complaint regarding your case without seeking legal advice from an attorney.
If you proceed with your case without an attorney, you may jeopardize your chances of winning your case. There are two different types of Amazon cases. Cases filed within the state of Washington and cases filed on behalf of the United States. It is very important that you understand the differences between the two types of cases and which one will be most beneficial to your case. If you receive a dismissal due to lack of evidence, it is in your best interest to hire an attorney to fight for your right to compensation.
