Re:Amazon argues it’s not liable for product that severely i...
by alanfranz on Friday March 26, 2021 @02:31PM
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I'm not sure what's the point of such case. Aren't there consumer-safety certifications in the US?
If the product passed such certifications, why should Amazon be liable?
OTOH, if the product is fake, or Amazon is selling products without such certifications, then they should be liable. Unless it's a 3rd party seller that handles everything - but then, Amazon should vet sellers a bit (how to contact them? who are they, really? etc). I expect a virtual storefront in my own country to abide to my country's laws.
If the product passed such certifications, why should Amazon be liable?
OTOH, if the product is fake, or Amazon is selling products without such certifications, then they should be liable. Unless it's a 3rd party seller that handles everything - but then, Amazon should vet sellers a bit (how to contact them? who are they, really? etc). I expect a virtual storefront in my own country to abide to my country's laws.