A man is suing Amazon for $100 million after claiming that a collision with a delivery driver resulted in him losing a leg

A man is suing Amazon, claiming that a crash with a delivery driver led to the amputation of his leg.

The news was first reported by the Virginian Pilot.

According to a lawsuit, Hartley was riding his motorcycle in Virginia Beach, Virginia, when he collided with a truck from Amazon.

According to the lawsuit viewed by Insider, the incident caused Hartley to suffer severe bodily injuries, including a broken wrist and leg. His leg was cut off because it couldn't be saved.

Hartley is trying to get $100 million from Amazon. He claimed that the company was to blame because they put pressure on workers, which made them careless while driving.

According to the lawsuit, Christopher Gill told police that he was looking at the directions on his navigation system when he crashed.

Kevin Bazan of Virginia-based law firm Breit Biniazan, who represents Hartley, discussed the case with Insider. Gill was more concerned with his gps system than the safety of others on the road due to the culture and environment of pressure placed on Amazon drivers.

The accident was preventable according to him.

According to the lawsuit, drivers are required to use a Flex App, which tells them what route to take, as well as micromanaging when they should take their bathroom or lunch breaks. If the driver is running behind schedule, Amazon will send them a text telling them they have to be rescued.

The lawsuit claimed that if a driver frequently falls off the pace, it can reduce their pay.

Gill distracted himself from the road by using the Flex App, which caused Hartley's injuries.

It was alleged that Amazon forced their drivers to rush to deliver packages in a timely manner, creating a risk that their drivers will commit traffic violations.

Amazon did not respond to the request for comment made outside of normal working hours.

Reports of working conditions at the retailer came last year. Insider obtained accounts of Amazon drivers who said that urinating in bottles was part of their job because they didn't have time to go to the bathroom.

Amazon denied the practice of employees urinating in bottles.

Drivers described a physically demanding work environment as the company prioritized faster deliveries. Amazon denied that it prioritized growth over safety.

According to Hartley's lawsuit, he has been prevented from performing his daily activities and getting the full enjoyment of life because of the accident.