American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. v. Amazon.com, Inc.

  1. December 15, 2023

    Generator Co. Wasn't Liable For Fire, Judge Says

    A portable generator company doesn't have to reimburse an insurer for damages it covered after a fire broke out at a policyholder's home, a Minnesota federal court said, finding that the insurer failed to present evidence that would allow it to prevail on design or manufacturing defect claims.

  2. May 11, 2022

    Amazon Seeks To Escape Liability For Solar Generator Fire

    Amazon should not face a strict liability claim for fire damage that American Family Mutual Insurance Co. said was caused by a defective solar generator, the e-commerce giant told a Minnesota federal court, pointing to a state law that protects sellers in product liability disputes.

  3. August 02, 2021

    Insurer Wants Amazon To Pay For Solar Generator House Fire

    American Family Mutual Insurance Co. is seeking reimbursement from Amazon for the cost of repairing fire damage at a couple's home caused by a solar generator purchased through the e-commerce platform, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Minnesota federal court.