Amazon sued by New Jersey over delivery driver monopsony, ‘appalling conditions’
By Clayton Vickers ( August 4, 2026, 18:17 GMT | Insight) -- New Jersey filed US antitrust claims against Amazon Tuesday alleging the e-commerce giant has wielded monopsony power over delivery drivers, allowing it to impose “appalling conditions,” offer lower compensation and solely control its "independent" delivery service partners.New Jersey filed US antitrust claims against Amazon Tuesday alleging the e-commerce giant has wielded monopsony power over delivery drivers, allowing it to impose “appalling conditions,” offer lower compensation and solely control its "independent" delivery service partners....
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