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Gamers Sue Nintendo Over Alleged Tariff Refund Profits

4/22/2026

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Gregory Hoffert (a gamer) and Prashant Sharan (a gamer) filed a class-action lawsuit in Washington against Nintendo.
They allege Nintendo would unjustly profit from tariff refunds after price increases.
The suit argues Nintendo could receive double compensation from consumers via higher prices and from the government via refunds.
The plaintiffs cite tariffs' impact on pricing and Nintendo has not confirmed whether refunds would be passed to consumers.

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Gregory Hoffert (a gamer) and Prashant Sharan (a gamer) filed a class-action lawsuit in Washington against Nintendo.
They allege Nintendo would unjustly profit from tariff refunds after price increases.
The suit argues Nintendo could receive double compensation from consumers via higher prices and from the government via refunds.
The plaintiffs cite tariffs' impact on pricing and Nintendo has not confirmed whether refunds would be passed to consumers.