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Why isn't Amazon Treated as a Prime Company in France?

May 08, 2020

Product Liability

By Sylvie Gallage-Alwis 

The Covid-19 pandemic is raising numerous questions which are starting to lead to litigation against businesses around the world.  France is no exception and, like a number of civil law countries, employee-related litigation is the first category to be launched as they generally set the tone for other types of claims, such as consumer claims.  In this line, Amazon has been targeted by a claim in France on the grounds of the health & safety of its employees.  Amazon's condemnation made the headlines for weeks as the decisions rendered have been designed as a roadmap for companies who are still operational or have decided to resume their activity during the health crisis.

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