A ruling by a federal judge has laid the blame of erroneous in-app purchases made by children with Amazon, which could lead to an order for a full refund for all affected parties. The case, brought by the Federal Trade Commission against Amazon, essentially hinges on whether ostensibly free to download apps were clearly marked as containing chargeable in-app items and whether suitable safeguards were in place to stop unapproved purchases. It seems in this instance, the judge thinks not, though the exact amount owed warrants further discussion. Amazon was granted a partial summary judgement against the FTC’s claim for injunctive relief, as the…

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