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Amazon Can Be Sued Over Suicides Linked to Sodium Nitrite, Court Rules

The company is also required to avoid exposing consumers to any harm from the conduct of a third party. 
Amazon Can Be Sued Over Suicides Linked to Sodium Nitrite, Court Rules
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Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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The Supreme Court of the State of Washington has given the green light to the families and estates of four individuals who died by suicide by ingesting sodium nitrite to proceed with litigation against Amazon for its sale of the substance on its website.

The Feb. 19 ruling overturned a Court of Appeals decision that granted a motion to dismiss the case against Amazon after the trial court denied Amazon’s motion to dismiss.
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.