California AG Claims 'Clear Evidence' of Amazon Price-Fixing Intimidation on Walmart, Target

California AG Rob Bonta publicized unredacted documents alleging Amazon.com Inc used 'intimidation' to coerce vendors into raising prices at rivals like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot, calling the evidence 'clear as day' in filings unsealed April 20, 2026. The 2022 antitrust suit cites examples such as Levi's pushing Walmart khakis from $25.47 to $29.99 and eye-drop mismatches ($16.99 Walmart vs. $13.59 Amazon), seeking injunctions with a July 23, 2026 hearing and January 19, 2027 trial. Amazon denies the claims as old and weak; shares rose 43% in the past year amid heightened legal risks and prolonged uncertainty.