In the second segment of the third hour on Monday, April 27, 2026, The Charlie James Show explored the legal and financial risks of joint liability involving Amazon's Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) and subcontractors. Charlie James discussed how Amazon has historically used its subcontractor model to shield itself from liability for accidents and wage violations, highlighting a recent $44 million verdict in South Carolina where a jury held the company vicariously liable for a driver's negligence. The segment emphasized that the National Labor Relations Board and various court rulings are increasingly challenging this "independent contractor" playbook, potentially exposing Amazon and other large entities to massive joint-employer liabilities for the actions of their third-party logistics partners.
Apr 27, 2026
