Amazon Faces Lawsuit Alleging Monopoly Abuse Against Third-Party Sellers

Amazon faces a federal lawsuit accusing it of illegally squeezing out third-party sellers like Top Shelf Brands, which grew quickly but went bankrupt.

The lawsuit alleges Amazon uses its monopoly power to promote its own products over third-party sellers and hikes fees.

Sellers say when their products succeed on Amazon, the company often sells the items itself at lower prices.

Amazon can remove or bury rival sellers' listings and prevent them from contacting customers during disputes.

Critics say Amazon's dominance diminishes competition and the overall online retail experience.