Tariff Refund Class Action Lawsuits Targeting Walmart, Puma, and Others

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against retailers such as Walmart, Puma, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Peloton. The core allegation is that these companies raised prices on goods, both imported and U.S.-sourced, to cover the costs of federal tariffs. Plaintiffs contend that these retailers are unfairly benefiting by keeping tariff refunds that were recovered from the federal government.

The claims generally allege unjust enrichment, money had and received, and violations of state consumer protection laws. The lawsuits assert that only the importer of record can apply for a tariff refund, and that the retailers illegally passed these costs to shoppers. Specific lawsuits name claims related to tariff costs passed on to consumers.

The lawsuits represent various groups of consumers who made purchases between specific dates, with some plaintiffs seeking to represent nationwide classes or specific state subclasses. Plaintiffs are demanding jury trials and requesting restitution, disgorgement, and interest. For the specific Walmart lawsuits, case numbers are provided for the Florida and Connecticut federal courts.