Amazon defeats consumer antitrust lawsuit over fulfillment centers

Amazon.com Inc on Thursday defeated a private lawsuit in Seattle federal court that accused the national retailer of a scheme to curb competition for shipping and fulfillment services, causing consumers to pay more for purchases in violation of US antitrust law.

In his ruling, US district judge Ricardo Martinez said the consumer plaintiffs had not shown why they should be allowed to sue over logistics practices – how and when a purchased item shows up at the buyer’s residence.