Event Brief
Florida sues Amazon over alleged hidden ad charges
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined the FTC and 21 state attorneys general in a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company inflated online advertising costs by misleading sellers about ad auctions. Regulators say the alleged conduct drove up consumer prices.
WHO: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier; the Federal Trade Commission; 21 state attorneys general; Amazon
WHAT: Filed a federal lawsuit alleging Amazon misled sellers about advertising auctions, inflating ad costs and raising consumer prices.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 11:58 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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