Amazon loses bid to halt New York's warehouse Covid-19 probe

The Seattle-based company had argued in the federal suit that James was investigating Amazon in bad faith

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Amazon sued James in February, seeking to block New York from pursuing claims that the company failed to protect employees from the virus in its New York facilities

Bloomberg

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2021 | 2:14 AM IST

A federal judge dismissed Amazon.com Inc’s lawsuit challenging New York’s authority to investigate the company’s pandemic procedures at a fulfillment center on Staten Island, the latest setback for the online retailer in its ongoing clash with the state.

The suit was dismissed Tuesday by US District Judge Brian M Cogan in Brooklyn, reaffirming the validity of New York Attorney General Letitia James’s underlying lawsuit against Amazon already proceeding in state court in Manhattan.

The Seattle-based company had argued in the federal suit that James was investigating Amazon in bad faith and that her state powers to probe such health matters were preempted

Topics : Coronavirus Amazon

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