Amazon Accused of Deceptive Practices in DC Neighborhoods
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Amazon Accused of Deceptive Practices in DC Neighborhoods
In a recent lawsuit filed by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb, Amazon has been accused of discriminatory practices in its delivery services. The suit alleges that the e-commerce giant secretly excluded two Washington, DC zip codes, predominantly populated by low-income and minority residents, from its fastest Prime delivery service. The Core of the Allegation Schwalb contends that Amazon, while continuing to charge the full Prime membership fee, switched to slower, third-party delivery services like UPS and the Postal Service for these specific zip codes. This shift resulted in significantly longer delivery times for residents in these areas, despite their paying for the premium Prime membership. Amazon's Defense: Worker Safety In response to the allegations, Amazon has claimed that the decision to alter delivery services in these zip codes was driven by concerns for the safety of its delivery drivers. The company asserts that it faced "specific and targeted acts against drivers…
