If You Purchased 5 Products from Amazon You Could Qualify for a New Class Action Affecting 288 Million Americans
By Steve Levine at OpenClassActions.com — September 18, 2025
A major consumer class action against Amazon is moving forward, potentially impacting nearly every American who has shopped on the platform. The lawsuit centers on third-party seller pricing practices and could affect an estimated 288 million people.
The Court has certified a nationwide consumer class, which means the case can proceed on behalf of all eligible Amazon customers. While no claim form is available yet, this development marks a significant step toward potential payouts.
What Is This Case About?
The lawsuit alleges that Amazon enforced policies punishing third-party sellers who offered lower prices on other sites. According to plaintiffs, this practice suppressed competition and forced consumers to pay higher prices.
Amazon denies wrongdoing, but the Court sided with consumers at this stage by certifying the class on September 2, 2025.
Who Is Included in the Class?
If you:
Purchased five or more new, physical goods
From third-party sellers on Amazon Marketplace
On or after May 26, 2017
…then you are automatically included in the class.
Note: Purchases labeled Sold by Amazon are not part of this case.
Is There a Settlement?
Not yet. The case has only reached class certification. No settlement has been announced, and no payments are scheduled. If a settlement is reached or a verdict awards damages, eligible consumers will be notified.
Will There Be a Claim Form?
Yes, but only if the case results in a settlement or damages award. At that point, the Court will approve an official settlement website where consumers can file claims. Until then, no action is required to remain in the class.
What About Payouts?
It is too early to know. With such a large class, per-person payments may be modest unless a substantial settlement fund is established.
Important Dates
Class period begins: May 26, 2017
Class certification: September 2, 2025
Future dates: Notice, opt-out deadlines, and claim deadlines will be set only if a settlement occurs.
Will Proof Be Required?
That has not been decided. In many consumer class actions, administrators use company records to confirm eligibility, so receipts may not be necessary. If proof is required, instructions will be included on the official claim form.
What Happens Next?
Certification does not guarantee a settlement, but it often increases pressure on defendants. Some cases resolve quickly after certification, while others continue through trial and appeal. Any payouts are likely years away.
Case Information
Case Title: De Coster et al. v. Amazon.com, Inc.
Case Number: 2:21-cv-00693-JHC
Court: U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Bottom Line
If you purchased five or more items from third-party sellers on Amazon since May 2017, you are part of this certified class. You don’t need to do anything now, but stay tuned for updates. If a settlement is reached, you may be eligible for a payout.