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com is set to face an antitrust lawsuit filed by competing online retailer Zulily LLC which alleges the tech giant has maintained an unlawful monopoly in the e-commerce sector stifling competition. The decision to allow the case to proceed was issued on December by Judge John Chun of the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Washington according to Bloomberg. Zulily a Seattle-based online apparel retailer claims to have suffered significant losses due to Amazon’s alleged anti-competitive behavior.

According to Bloomberg Zulily’s lawsuit self employed data focuses on Amazon’s anti-discounting practices which reportedly penalize third-party sellers who offer lower prices on competing platforms. Judge Chun concluded that Zulily provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate competition with Amazon in the online superstore market and to move forward with its antitrust claims. Amazon’s Practices Under Scrutiny The court’s ruling underscores ongoing legal challenges Amazon faces regarding its market dominance. Per Bloomberg Judge Chun noted that any pro-competitive justifications Amazon may present are matters to be addressed during trial.

The lawsuit alleges that Amazon’s pricing policies have hindered Zulily’s ability to attract customers resulting in lost profits and diminished web traffic. Zulily’s case builds on claims that Amazon’s policies unfairly prevent other platforms from offering better deals to consumers. The lawsuit arrives in the wake of broader antitrust pressure on Amazon including a high-profile case filed by the Federal Trade Commission FTC. Judge Chun is also overseeing the FTC’s lawsuit which accuses Amazon of degrading consumer experiences and overcharging sellers.