Parents File Lawsuit Against Amazon for Dangerous Laser Pointer
For Immediate Release
An Idaho family has retained Stritmatter Law to file a lawsuit against Amazon and the manufacturers of a dangerous laser pointer sold on the site. The Lennoos brand laser pointer was listed on Amazon.com as a Class I laser with power output less than .39mW, meaning...
Fire Danger of Power Banks
Stritmatter Law recently filed another lawsuit against Amazon over a lithium-ion power bank fire. All such cases involve serious burn injuries.
Americans buy millions of portable power banks and portable power stations every year. These devices offer convenient reassurance that you will not run out of power on...
Amazon’s Responsibility for Foreign Products
If you were injured by a product purchased on Amazon, there’s a good chance something on the product packaging says “Made in China.” There’s also a good chance the Amazon “selling partner” that listed the product is not the actual manufacturer. The product brand also may not be...
Amazon “Subscribe & Save” Class Action
On May 15, 2026, three law firms filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against Amazon for bait and switch tactics in its “Subscribe & Save” program. Herman v. Amazon.com, Inc. alleges that Amazon entices consumers with artificial “subscription discount” prices only to then dramatically increase the price for future...
Andrew Ackley Quoted in Law360 on Amazon Liability Ruling
Stritmatter Law attorney Andrew Ackley was recently quoted in the Law360 article “Amazon Ruling May Shift E-Commerce Litigation, Attys Say,” written by Rachel Riley, discussing the Washington Supreme Court’s decision in Scott v. Amazon.com, Inc.
In a unanimous ruling, the Court reinstated negligence claims against Amazon involving the...
Washington Supreme Court Declares Amazon Responsible for Negligence
It may seem obvious that the largest retailer in the world should be responsible for dangerous products sold online, but that is what Amazon has argued for years—because most state product liability law does not address online retail. Both in court and private negotiations, Amazon argued its “store” was just a...
Stritmatter Law Files Two Lawsuits Against Amazon Over Lithium Battery Fire Injuries
Stritmatter Law has filed two separate product‑liability lawsuits against Amazon arising from catastrophic burn injuries caused by lithium‑ion and lithium‑polymer batteries. These cases illustrate the increasingly urgent safety risks associated with modern rechargeable battery technology and the legal responsibilities of online retail giants who profit from selling hazardous goods.
Who Is Liable For a Negligent Amazon Delivery Driver?
If an Amazon delivery driver hits you, more than...
FAQs: Injuries from Products Purchased on Amazon
As one of the largest retailers in the world, Amazon has both enormous power in the economy and enormous responsibility to consumers. While Amazon offers consumers a convenient shopping and delivery experience, it also distributes products that may dangerous or defective, leading to serious injury and death. Here is what you need...
Where to Bring Claims Against Amazon for Personal Injuries
Amazon is the largest online retailer in the world and one of the two largest retailers of any kind, competing for that title only with Walmart. Its warehouses store and distribute products all over the country. Injuries from Amazon products therefore occur in every state. Many lawyers assume that cases should...