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NEW JERSEY SUES AMAZON OVER DELIVERY CONTRACTOR CONTROL

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TUE, AUG 4, 2026

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New Jersey filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company unlawfully exercises monopolistic power over its network of independent delivery contractors. The state claims Amazon's practices restrict competition and harm workers.

The New Jersey Attorney General's office accuses Amazon of using its market dominance to impose unfair terms on Delivery Service Partners (DSPs)—independent contractors who handle last-mile package delivery. According to the suit, Amazon controls pricing, operational decisions, and customer service standards while classifying DSPs as independent businesses to avoid employer obligations. The complaint alleges Amazon penalizes contractors who don't comply with demands and uses algorithmic systems to maintain this control. The lawsuit seeks to stop Amazon's allegedly anticompetitive practices and recover damages. It joins similar antitrust actions filed by other states and the Federal Trade Commission targeting Amazon's business practices. Amazon has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny over its marketplace dominance, labor practices, and competitive conduct across multiple jurisdictions.

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