The Consumer Affairs Department has issued a fine against online retailer Amazon for failing to reasonably support its decision to take the “Super Saver” free away shipping benefit from Puerto Rico consumers, News is my Business learned Tuesday.
After failed attempts to convince online retailer Amazon to reinstate its free shipping option to Puerto Rico, the Consumer Affairs Department is preparing to file a lawsuit against the Seattle, WA-based company for discriminatory practices, News is my Business confirmed Tuesday.
In an effort to safeguard the rights of all consumers living in Puerto Rico against illegal and discriminatory practices by companies that offer goods and services, especially online, Consumer Affairs Secretary Luis G. Rivera Marín and acting governor, Kenneth McClintock, signed an administrative order Thursday creating the Anti-Discrimination Commercial Office.
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