This ruling eliminates a class-action refund claim against Amazon's delivery guarantee program. With no stated damages and dismissal with prejudice, the risk is fully removed. Monitor for any petition for rehearing or certiorari, though the factual concessions make further review unlikely. No material impact on Amazon's operations or financials.
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Executive Summary
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal with prejudice of a putative class action against Amazon.com alleging breach of contract and Washington Consumer Protection Act violations over guaranteed delivery refunds. The appellate panel held that Amazon's terms clearly required a checkout-page guarantee notation (absent from plaintiff's order) and that the plaintiff never requested a refund, defeating both claims. This is a complete win for Amazon, removing a class-action exposure that had no stated damages figure in the opinion.
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Key Facts
- Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal with prejudice of putative class action against Amazon.com
- Plaintiff conceded his checkout page did not contain the 'guaranteed' notation required by Amazon's terms
- Plaintiff never requested a refund, defeating causation element of CPA claim
- No damages amount was pleaded or awarded in the opinion
- Ruling is final — no further appeal likely given the factual concessions
Financial Impact
No damages amount stated in the opinion; class action dismissed with prejudice — zero liability from this case
Risk Factors
- Plaintiff could petition for rehearing en banc or seek certiorari, though odds are low given the factual concessions
- Parallel state-law consumer protection claims in other jurisdictions could arise on similar theories
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