Amazon Settles N.J. Scooter Case Where Judge Found It a ‘Seller’

A mother’s suit against Amazon.com Inc. on behalf of her injured son has settled after the company “amicably resolved” the claims, according to filings in a New Jersey federal court that determined two years ago that Amazon could be held liable as a “seller” for marketplace items like the boy’s scooter.

The terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed. Attorneys for the parties didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment Wednesday.

Nicole Papataros’ suit was noteworthy because the court’s August 2019 summary judgment decision was the first to follow the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit panel’s decision in ...