GoKawiilAmazon to pay $309.5 million settlement over unprocessed refunds
Amazon has agreed to pay $309.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it failed to properly refund customers for returned items between September 2017 and February 2025. The suit argued these practices violated Washington state law, and most eligible customers will automatically receive payouts, while others must submit claim forms with documentation.
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The settlement suggests Amazon's refund processing had systemic gaps spanning nearly a decade, affecting potentially large numbers of customers. Amazon's agreement to temporarily change its refund practices, such as auto-refunding returns stuck for 90 days, indicates the company is addressing the underlying issue, though these changes are reportedly not permanent.
- Amazon will pay $309.5 million to settle claims over incomplete or missing refunds
- Affected period covers returns from September 5, 2017 to February 12, 2025
- Amazon agreed to temporary refund-process changes, including automatic refunds after 90 days
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-10-06
Published there as: “Amazon stiffed you on a refund? You might be due a piece of this class-action settlement”
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