Costco Member Sues for Share of Tariff Refunds, Citing Double-Payment Concern
An Illinois Costco member is suing the retailer to obtain a share of any refunds Costco may receive from its challenge to Trump-era tariffs, arguing this would prevent a “double recovery” by the government and customers. Costco has pledged to pass refunds to members via lower prices, but the plaintiff says such benefits are indeterminate and not restitution, noting shoppers bore higher prices and courts have begun addressing refunds.