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Proving Vicarious Liability For “Independent” Amazon Drivers: Lesso...
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Amazon and other large corporations have started adopting an independent contractor-based employment model for sections of their business. The “gig economy”—which spans information technology, transportation, and several other job market sectors—is appealing because it potentially reduces a company’s overhead and legal liability.
Joe Fried and his partner Michael Goldberg of Fried Goldberg recently secured a $16.2 million jury verdict against Amazon. In one of the first cases of its kind, Fried and Goldberg successfully argued that Amazon exerted significant control over their independent contractors, and should therefore be held financially liable under a broader set of terms. The verdict in this case is likely to fuel further litigation against companies that rely on contractor-based models, particularly in sectors like logistics, delivery, and rideshare services.
Join Joe Fried for a 90-minute webinar that broadly explores:
Additionally, Fried will discuss specific strategies and lessons learned in his recent Amazon trial, including:
For any attorney who is up against a company shirking their liability in a “gig economy” business model, this webinar will be indispensable.
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On Demand Program: 100 Minutes
Original Air Date: 02/25/2025
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Overall rating: 4.848485 / 5 from 33 reviews.
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"What were your key takeaways from the program? Understanding what information/documents to request from Amazon is critical. Which topics did you find least valuable and why? Everything was valuable. Provided an excellent primer on how to litigate DSP and middle mile cases."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Investigate all agency ie dual agency. Which topics did you find least valuable and why? All topics were extremely valuable."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Amazon is a snake. Which topics did you find least valuable and why? The relay issues."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? The tip about softening DPSs who believe they are independent was helpful."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? There are unique ways to attack these cases but they also might be more subtle than you might think."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Attack the control factors for Amazon to bring them in on cases. The apps are very important. What were your key takeaways from the program? Attack the control factors for Amazon to bring them in on cases. The apps are very important."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Size and scope of Amazon and use of independent contractors."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Amazon is evil. Which topics did you find least valuable and why? None."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? How to prove control of an agency that's trying to shield itself from liability."
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Proving vicarious liability via modes of control."
*Plaintiff-only product
Amazon and other large corporations have started adopting an independent contractor-based employment model for sections of their business. The “gig economy”—which spans information technology, transportation, and several other job market sectors—is appealing because it potentially reduces a company’s overhead and legal liability.
Joe Fried and his partner Michael Goldberg of Fried Goldberg recently secured a $16.2 million jury verdict against Amazon. In one of the first cases of its kind, Fried and Goldberg successfully argued that Amazon exerted significant control over their independent contractors, and should therefore be held financially liable under a broader set of terms. The verdict in this case is likely to fuel further litigation against companies that rely on contractor-based models, particularly in sectors like logistics, delivery, and rideshare services.
Join Joe Fried for a 90-minute webinar that broadly explores:
Additionally, Fried will discuss specific strategies and lessons learned in his recent Amazon trial, including:
For any attorney who is up against a company shirking their liability in a “gig economy” business model, this webinar will be indispensable.
Click here for Access Instructions for On Demand Programs.
Each user must register individually as they will need their own login to access the program and comply with CLE requirements.
Need accreditation in another jurisdiction? Fill out this form and note Course No. 250225D00
Shop all Continuing Legal Education videos for lawyers.
* Plaintiff-only product
Thank you for your interest in a plaintiffs-only product
Part of what makes our materials so unique is that many of them are not available to attorneys who do any type of civil defense work, so the training you’re about to purchase is solely available to civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys. This product is also not available to the general public.
As such, prior to purchase we require all customers to enter into a Binding Agreement with Trial Guides that both ensures that this training reaches its intended audience and also protects us from an intellectual property and distribution (sharing) standpoint.
You will be prompted to sign the agreement before you check out.
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