The lawsuit filed last year accused the retailer of failing to protect workers during the pandemic, and unlawfully retaliating against those who spoke up about conditions.
Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against Amazon has been dismissed.A New York appeals court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Amazon filed by state Attorney General Letitia James.
“Throughout the pandemic, Amazon has failed to provide a safe working environment for New Yorkers, putting their health and safety at risk,” Morgan Rubin, a spokesperson for James’ office, said in a statement on Tuesday. “As our office reviews the decision and our options moving forward, Attorney General James remains committed to protecting Amazon workers, and all workers, from unfair treatment.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New York appeals court dismisses AG suit against Amazon - New York Amsterdam NewsAn appeals court in New York dismissed New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Amazon over its coronavirus safety protocols and a former employee who led the successful union organizing effort on Staten Island.
Read more »
New York, New Jersey at highest average gas prices on recordNew York is up to $4.51 per gallon, a 17 cent increase from last week, while New Jersey is at $4.47 per gallon, up 25 cents.
Read more »
AG James takes action to expand abortion access - New York Amsterdam NewsNew York Attorney General Letitia James, State Senator Cordell Cleare, and Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas announced new legislation Tuesday to establish a state program that would provide financial resources to abortion providers in New York.
Read more »
New York Times Changes Today’s Wordle #324 Answer Amid Abortion ControversyI am a London-based reporter for Forbes covering breaking news. Previously, I have worked as a reporter for a specialist legal publication covering big data and as a freelance journalist and policy analyst covering science, tech and health. I have a master’s degree in Biological Natural Sciences and a master’s degree in the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Cambridge. Follow me on Twitter theroberthart or email me at rhartforbes.com
Read more »
'A Strange Loop' earns a leading 11 Tony Award nominations - New York Amsterdam News“A Strange Loop,” Michael R. Jackson’s critically cheered theater meta-journey earned a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Monday as Broadway joined the national discussion of race by embracing an envelope-pushing Black-written and Black-led musical.
Read more »