Amazon Faces Lawsuit Alleging Price Gouging During Pandemic

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon over the company’s alleged price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lawyers with the Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman said Friday that the suit could include all Amazon shoppers who purchased items with prices that were believed to be artificially inflated. A list of affected items includes products like face masks, disinfectant wipes, toilet paper and flour.

“Attempting to profit from a deadly pandemic is far from a victimless act,” Steve Berman, the firm’s managing partner, said in a statement. “When Amazon chose to hike up prices of emergency supplies and other goods while the world was reeling from COVID-19, it unlawfully price-gouged vulnerable consumers who were relying on Amazon to obtain goods safely.”

“We intend to hold Amazon accountable for the choice it made,” added Berman.

Hagens Berman has filed a lawsuit against internet retailer Amazon, alleging the retail giant engaged in price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chesnot/Getty

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.