Connecticut State Pursues Legal Action Against Amazon for Violations of State Law

COUNT VII: VIOLATIONS OF CONNECTICUT STATE LAW

478. The State of Connecticut repeats and re-alleges and incorporates by reference each and every preceding paragraph and allegation of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein.

479. Amazon’s actions alleged in the Complaint violate the Connecticut Antitrust Act (“CAA”), General Statutes § 35-24 et seq.

480. Amazon’s actions alleged in the Complaint constitute monopolization of a part of trade or commerce within the state in violation of Conn. Gen. Stat. § 35-27.

481. The State of Connecticut seeks all remedies available under CAA, including, without limitation, the following:

(a) Injunctive and other equitable relief, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 35-34;

(b) Costs and attorney’s fees, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 35-34; and

(c) Other remedies as the Court may deem appropriate under the facts and circumstances of the case.

482. Amazon’s actions as alleged herein also constitute unfair methods of competition and/or unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce in violation of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (“CUTPA”), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110b et seq.

483. The State of Connecticut seeks all remedies available under CUTPA, including, without limitation, the following:

(a) Disgorgement, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110m;

(b) Injunctive and other equitable relief, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110m;

(c) Costs and attorney’s fees, pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110m; and

(d) Other remedies as the Court may deem appropriate under the facts and circumstances of the case.