North Carolina Joins Lawsuit Against Amazon | Duluth News

North Carolina joins 21 states and the FTC in a blockbuster lawsuit accusing Amazon of running a rigged ad auction that overcharged advertisers $20 billion since 2019—using secret “shill” bids to inflate prices. The suit demands civil penalties, restitution, and aims to stop deceptive practices that ultimately raise consumer costs. Internal docs reveal Amazon employees openly discussing price hikes, hoping advertisers wouldn’t notice. While Amazon’s ad revenue fuels its growth, this legal battle is separate from its $10 billion data center investment in NC, set to create 500 high-tech jobs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebf531fbf451dffa