California seeks court order to block Amazon from allegedly inflating retail prices
California seeks an injunction today to stop Amazon from allegedly inflating prices. The state claims the retailer punishes sellers who offer lower rates elsewhere.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a motion on February 24, 2026, in California Superior Court seeking a preliminary injunction against Amazon.com, Inc. . The legal action aims to immediately halt the company's alleged practice of pressuring merchants to maintain higher prices on competing retail platforms across the US 
US. This motion represents a material escalation in a legal battle intended to address conduct that the state claims has insulated the retailer from price competition.
US. This motion represents a material escalation in a legal battle intended to address conduct that the state claims has insulated the retailer from price competition.
