Gray et al v. Amazon.com Inc et al

  1. May 03, 2023

    Amazon Avoids Class Claims Over Alexa Voice Data Collection

    A Washington federal judge has rejected class allegations that Amazon's Alexa software collects voice data to target users with ads, after denying the plaintiffs a chance to amend their suit. 

  2. March 24, 2023

    Amazon Fights Amended Complaint Bid In Alexa Ads Suit

    Allowing a proposed class to amend a lawsuit accusing Amazon of using Alexa-captured audio for targeted advertising without users' consent would be a "futile exercise," the e-commerce giant told a Washington federal judge, urging the court to toss the Alexa users' complaint permanently.

  3. January 30, 2023

    Amazon Slips Suit Alleging Voice Data Used For Targeted Ads

    A Washington federal judge tossed a proposed class action accusing Amazon of using Alexa-captured "voice data" for targeted advertising without consumers' permission, finding that even though Amazon argues it only uses resulting transactions and not actual voice recordings for targeted ads, the retailer's disclosed policies would still allow the alleged use.