US EditionAmazon Accused of Misleading Consumers Into Believing They Truly Own Movies They Purchased
The lawsuit argues Amazon’s use of 'buy' misleads consumers into expecting ownership, while they receive revocable licenses, risking loss of access when rights expire, according to court filings.
- Last week, a proposed class action complaint was submitted in a federal court in Washington, accusing Amazon of deceiving customers regarding digital purchases of movies and TV shows in 2025.
- The lawsuit was prompted by a 2025 California law that forbids companies from marketing digital deals as outright purchases unless they provide buyers with full and unrestricted ownership rights.
- Plaintiff Lisa Reingold purchased episodes of a Nickelodeon show on Amazon Prime Video in May 2025 but soon found she could no longer access them due to Amazon’s licensing policies that permit content removal.
- The complaint highlights that Amazon’s use of the term "buy" creates an impression of ownership, while customers actually obtain a revocable license—an important disclaimer disclosed only in less visible text on the purchase confirmation page.
- The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction for clearer disclosures, and its outcome could set a precedent for labeling digital media purchases.
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Amazon Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Misleading "Buy" Option for Digital Media
In a growing controversy over digital media purchases, a proposed class action lawsuit filed on Friday in Washington federal court accuses Amazon of misleading consumers by advertising digital movie and TV show transactions as “purchases” when they are, in fact, limited-time licenses. The lawsuit claims that Amazon’s practices constitute a “bait and switch,” leaving buyers […] The post Amazon Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Misleading “Buy” Opti…
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