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SCHNEIDER v. AMAZON.COM, INC.

No. 46791-3-I.

31 P.3d 37 (2001)

Jerome SCHNEIDER, an individual, Appellant, v. AMAZON.COM, INC., a Washington corporation; and John Does and Jane Does I-X, and the marital communities comprised thereof, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1.

September 17, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael D. Meyers, Meyers & Parker, Seattle, for Appellant.

Elizabeth L. McDougall-Tural, Perkins, Coie, LP, Seattle for Respondents.

ELLINGTON, J.

The Communications Decency Act immunizes Amazon.com, Inc. from liability for allegedly defamatory comments posted by third parties on Amazon's web site. 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 web site of Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon). In addition to enabling purchases, Amazon's web site provides...

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