Are you included in Amazon Fire Stick TV lawsuit? What to know today
A class-action lawsuit alleges Amazon intentionally rendered older Fire Stick models unusable by removing support and updates.Summary
Amazon is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by Bill Merewhauder, alleging the company purposefully discontinued tech support and software updates for earlier Amazon Fire TV Stick models, effectively rendering them unusable. The complaint argues this constitutes an unfair business practice. Amazon has not yet responded to the lawsuit. According to Top Class Actions, Amazon stopped providing updates for first-generation devices in late 2022 and then for second-generation devices. Individuals who own first-generation Amazon Fire TV Sticks are automatically included in the class action. Currently, no action is required to join the suit; participation becomes necessary only if a settlement is reached, at which point class members would need to file a claim to receive compensation. The potential recovery amount for users remains unclear.
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