Amazon Says Washington State Injury Case Has Been Dismissed
- State had investigated conditions at four company facilities
- The ruling is a major victory for the e-commerce giant
A worker sorts merchandise at an Amazon fulfillment center.
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A case alleging that Amazon.com Inc. exposed warehouse workers to injuries has been dismissed for lack of evidence, the company said in a statement Thursday.
The Washington state Department of Labor and Industries cited the e-commerce giant for setting rapid productivity targets that risked hurting employees working at multiple company facilities.