US Appeals Court Dismisses Whistleblower Tariff Fraud Claims Against Amazon
A US federal appeals court upheld a lower court's dismissal of a whistleblower lawsuit against Amazon, which accused the company of enabling foreign fur sellers to avoid customs duties and inspection fees. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on May 20, 2026, that there was insufficient evidence for liability under the False Claims Act.
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Topics: Amazon False Claims Act tariff fraud US Customs and Border Protection whistleblower case