Amazon and Apple Class Action Lawsuit Over Inflated iPad Buy Box Prices
Case Overview
The lawsuit was filed by Jolene Furdek and Jonathan Ryan against Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. The plaintiffs contend that the two companies reached an agreement in 2018. This agreement allegedly required Apple to provide Amazon with discounted products in exchange for Amazon limiting the number of independent Apple resellers on its platform. The plaintiffs claim this deal took effect in January 2019, drastically reducing the number of resellers from over 600 to only seven.
The core allegations involve the impact of this deal on the
Who May Qualify
U.S. residents and entities who purchased any new iPad from the Buy Box on Amazon.com between May 7, 2020, and the date of class notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Buy Box' mentioned in the lawsuit?
The Buy Box is the purchase box located on the top right-hand side of an Amazon product page. When a consumer clicks 'Buy Now' or 'Add to Cart,' the sale is automatically directed to the seller listed in the Buy Box.
What laws do the plaintiffs allege were violated?
The plaintiffs claim that the companies violated the Sherman Act. They also argue that the companies' stated justification regarding anti-counterfeiting measures was merely a pretext for their actions.
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