Nintendo argues it has no obligation to refund tariffs to customers
The company told the court that customers have no legal rights to such refunds.
1Nintendo's defense
Nintendo argued in its court filing that customers have no legal right to tariff refunds. The company stated that there is no legal basis for retroactively repricing completed sales.
2Lawsuit details
The lawsuit, filed in April by two customers, seeks to represent all US residents who purchased Nintendo products between 2025 and 2026. The plaintiffs allege unjust enrichment and violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act.
3Customers' claims
Gregory Hoffert and Prashant Sharan argue that Nintendo should pass on tariff refunds it receives from the government to customers. They claim that the company's retention of these refunds is unjust.
4Nintendo's response
Nintendo stated that customers have no legal entitlement to tariff refunds and cannot ask the court to invent such an obligation. The company emphasized that completed sales cannot be retroactively altered.
5Legal process
The case is being heard in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington. The plaintiffs allege that Nintendo violated the Washington Consumer Protection Act and unjustly enriched itself.
6Outcome and implications
The court's decision could set a precedent for other companies in similar situations. If Nintendo's defense is accepted, customers' rights to claim tariff refunds may be limited.