Amazon COVID Price Gouging Class Action Lawsuit Update
By Steve Levine
Published: January 10, 2026
Status: Active lawsuit (no settlement announced)
Settlement Amount: Not announced
Claim Form Deadline: N/A
Proof required: N/A
What is the Amazon COVID Price Gouging Class Action About?
You may be part of an ongoing class action lawsuit against Amazon.com, Inc. over allegations that the company price gouged essential goods during the COVID-19 pandemic.In plain English, the lawsuit claims prices spiked on items people needed to get through the emergency, like household staples, food items, health products, and cleaning supplies. The complaint includes examples of large percentage increases and alleges shoppers had limited choices because of shortages and widespread stay-at-home guidance.
Amazon denies wrongdoing. The Court has not ruled that Amazon did anything wrong. This is a lawsuit update, not a settlement.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
There is no settlement in this case at this time, so there is no settlement fund amount.How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
You cannot qualify for a payout right now because there is no settlement and no claims process.If the case later settles, eligibility would depend on the settlement terms approved by the Court.
The complaint proposes a class that generally includes people who purchased consumer goods or food items on Amazon.com after January 31, 2020 at prices at least 15% higher than the price charged on Amazon.com for the same item before January 31, 2020.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
Unknown.Because there is no settlement, there is no payout estimate and no fixed payment amount. Any future payment would depend on the outcome of the case, including whether it settles, how large any settlement is, and how many people submit valid claims.
How Do I File a Claim?
You cannot file a claim at this time.A claim form would only become available if a settlement is reached and approved by the Court.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
There is no claim form deadline because there is no settlement and no claim form available.What are the Important Dates?
• January 31, 2020: Date used in the complaint as the COVID-19 emergency reference point and the start point for the proposed class definition threshold comparisons
• July 2, 2021: The class action complaint was filed in federal court
• January 5, 2026: A federal judge denied Amazon’s attempt to dismiss key claims, allowing the case to proceed
The complaint itself does not set a claim deadline because it is not a settlement notice.
When is the class action settlement payment date?
There is no payment date because there is no settlement.Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Not applicable right now.If a settlement is reached later, proof requirements would be described in the official settlement notice and claim form instructions.
When Will Claim Form Be Available?
There is no claim form available right now.A claim form would typically only be released after a settlement is reached and the Court approves a claims process.
How Many People are Affected?
Potentially millions of Amazon customers could be affected if a class is certified, because the complaint targets purchases made during the COVID-19 era and includes consumer goods and food items sold on Amazon.com.When Will this Class Action Be Certified?
The class has not been certified.Class certification happens later in a case, and it depends on what the Court decides after briefing and evidence.
What are the Odds This Class Action is Settled?
Too early to know.Many large consumer class actions settle, but there is no guarantee. This case is still being litigated.
What is the Anticipated Settlement Amount?
Unknown.There is no settlement and no announced settlement fund.
How much will Each Class Action Claimant be Paid?
Unknown.If there is a settlement later, individual payments would depend on the final settlement terms, how many claims are filed, and any Court approved deductions.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:What are my Options?
• Monitor the case for updates here on OpenClassActions.com. There is no claim form right now.• Keep your Amazon order history and receipts if you believe you paid unusually high prices during the pandemic period.
• If a settlement is reached, review the official notice and decide whether to file a claim, opt out, or object.
Official Court Filing PDF
Sources
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Greenberg et al. v. Amazon.com, Inc., Case No. 2:21-cv-00898• Complaint filed July 2, 2021 (Class Action Complaint, Jury Trial Demanded)
• Reuters report describing the January 5, 2026 ruling: Reuters
Filing Class Action Claims
There is no settlement and no claims administrator for this case at this time. Please submit only truthful information if a claim form is ever created. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not a settlement administrator or a law firm.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Active lawsuit |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | N/A |
| Settlement Amount | Not announced |
| Category | Consumer Protection and Price Gouging |
| Estimated Payout per Person | Unknown |
| Case Number | 2:21-cv-00898 |
| Case Title | Greenberg et al. v. Amazon.com, Inc. |
| Court | U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington |
| Key Date | Motion to dismiss denied (January 5, 2026) |
| Proof Required | N/A (no claim form) |