Legal action against Amazon Prime: Over 18,500 claims filed

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A streaming service offered its viewers a choice: watch ads while streaming or pay extra 3 euros a month for an ad-free experience. According to the Consumer Center Saxony, these changes required customers' approval before implementation. They initiated a class-action lawsuit against the company, emphasizing their resolve to take on big corporations even if it's resource-intensive. Andreas Eichhorst, the managing director of Consumer Center Saxony, stated, "Companies like Amazon are not invincible. Despite the challenges, we're determined to challenge this behavior." Interested individuals can register their complaints at the Federal Office of Justice, or seek assistance from the Consumer Center Saxony. Amazon initially countered these claims earlier this year, asserting compliance with all legal requirements.

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1. The class-action lawsuit against Amazon Prime, due to its advertising policy changes, has garnered over 18,500 claims from dissatisfied consumers in Leipzig, Germany, specifically at the Consumer Advice Center Saxony.
2. Household consumers who rely on Amazon Prime for their streaming needs in Saxony are urging the company to rethink its ad policy, citing the need for consumer approval before implementing such changes.
3. The recent lawsuit against Amazon by the Consumer Center Saxony highlights the potential risks for streaming giants like Amazon Prime, as they face growing scrutiny from both German and international consumers.
4. The Leipzig-based Consumer Center Saxony is reportedly considering expanding its legal action against Amazon Prime to include claims from consumers across Germany, as the streaming service has a significant presence in the country's media landscape.
5. In response to the lawsuit, Prime Video subscribers in Germany have expressed their support for the Consumer Center Saxony, advocating for stronger consumer protection in the streaming industry and a fairer distribution of ad revenues between content providers and consumers.
6. The Consumer Center Saxony's class-action lawsuit against Amazon Prime in Leipzig has sparked a wider debate within the German media landscape, with some industry insiders calling for a more stringent regulatory framework for streaming services to promote fairer practices for consumers.

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