A legal case alleges that Amazon played a role in facilitating a situation where a man from West Virginia used a concealed camera to monitor a young girl from Brazil.
The device, designed to look like a clothes hook, was bought through Amazon and utilized for recording the girl.
The lawsuit claims that Amazon did not take action to remove the camera from its marketplace, even after examining it on three occasions and being aware of the potential dangers it posed.
Darrel Wells of West Virginia is accused of using one of the cameras to secretly record an underage Brazilian foreign exchange student he was hosting in his home.
The camera, which is disguised as a clothes hook, was used to video her in private areas, such as the bathroom and bedroom. Well has been charged with 10 counts of privacy invasion and other charges.
As the criminal proceedings progress, the young girl involved is also taking legal action against Amazon, alleging that the concealed camera was purchased from the platform. The vendor is said to have offered the camera through Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program.
Amazon states that products in this program undergo an inspection to ensure they adhere to certain restrictions, are in proper condition, and meet safety standards.
In March, Amazon attempted to have the lawsuit dismissed, but a judge denied their request.
The judge highlighted that Amazon cannot feign ignorance if a customer uses a product for its intended advertised purpose.
The girl is seeking an unspecified amount in damages and is requesting a jury trial.
The particular clothes hook camera mentioned in the lawsuit has been removed from Amazon's website. Now, attempting to access its page results in a "page not found" error.
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