Lululemon Named in Suit Over Hundreds of Millions in Unlawful Tariffs
A federal class-action filed in Seattle names Lululemon among retailers accused of keeping “hundreds of millions” in unlawful Trump-era IEEPA tariff costs instead of seeking refunds following a Supreme Court ruling. Plaintiffs allege this failure to disclose and recover tariffs violates Washington’s Consumer Protection Act and harms consumers.
1. Lululemon Named in Class-Action
Lululemon is among the retailers listed in a federal class-action filed in Seattle on May 15 targeting companies that allegedly profited from unlawful Trump-era IEEPA tariffs. The suit claims these retailers collected “hundreds of millions” in excess fees from consumers after the Supreme Court declared the tariffs illegal.
2. Legal Background
In February the Supreme Court ruled that the IEEPA tariffs lacked proper statutory authority, and in March the Court of International Trade clarified that only importers of record can recover payments. Plaintiffs contend Lululemon, not being an importer, failed to disclose its decision not to seek refunds while still passing costs onto consumers.
3. Potential Financial and Reputational Impact
Should the suit succeed, Lululemon could be liable for refunding tariff costs and face penalties under the Washington Consumer Protection Act. Beyond potential financial damages, the case raises reputational risks that could affect consumer trust and lead to similar claims in other jurisdictions.