Legal Opinion
Schneider v. Amazon.com, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 17, 2001No. 46791-3-IPublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEllington, J.
The Communications Decency Act immunizes Amazon.com, Inc. from liability for allegedly defamatory comments posted by third parties on Amazon’s website. We therefore affirm dismissal of all claims against Amazon.
FACTS
Jerome Schneider wrote several books relating to taxation and asset protection. The books are for sale at the website of Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon). In addition to enabling purchases, Amazon’s website provides a forum for visitors to air their opinions about books. Amazon sets the following guidelines for comments:
While we appreciate your comments, we respectfully request that you…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Kenneth M. Zeran v. America Online, IncorporatedCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1997
- Reid v. Pierce CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1998
- Reid v. Pierce CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1998
- Ben Ezra, Weinstein, & Co. v. America Online Inc.Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2000
- Postema v. Pollution Control Hearings Bd.Washington Supreme Court · 2000
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3Cited by29 opinions
- Batzel v. SmithCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2003
- Barrett v. RosenthalCalifornia Supreme Court · 2006
- Delfino v. Agilent Technologies, Inc.California Court of Appeal · 2006
- Gentry v. eBay, Inc.California Court of Appeal · 2002
- Donato v. MoldowNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2005
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