Savage X Fenty Lawsuit: Tariff “Junk Fees” and Expiring Member Credits
Customers have filed two class actions against the company behind Rihanna’s lingerie brand, Lavender Lingerie, LLC, in federal court in Los Angeles. They claim Savage X Fenty added tariff charges at checkout, did not refund them after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs, and lets paid membership credits expire. As of September 25, 2026, both cases are at the earliest stage: <strong>no settlement, no claim form, no certified class</strong>.
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What the Savage X Fenty Lawsuits Claim
The newer and broader case, Maxwell v. Lavender Lingerie, LLC, was filed on June 19, 2026 by four customers against Lavender Lingerie, LLC, Savage X, Inc., Savage X GC, LLC and TechStyle Fashion Group. Its 85-page complaint alleges that the companies:
- used “drip pricing” from at least April 2, 2025 to February 20, 2026, adding hidden tariff-related fees or surcharges — “junk fees” — at the end of checkout;
- kept charging those fees after February 20, 2026, when, as the complaint puts it, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the President lacked the power to impose the 2025 tariffs;
- labeled the surcharges as “taxes” and never refunded them;
- made paid Membership Credits expire after 12 months, which the plaintiffs say violates California’s Gift Card Law (Civil Code § 1749.5);
- did not give the notices California’s Automatic Renewal Law requires for the monthly membership charge.
Case Details
Both cases are in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California: Maxwell, et al. v. Lavender Lingerie, LLC, et al., Case No. 2:26-cv-06670, filed June 19, 2026, plaintiffs’ counsel Todd D. Carpenter and Michael H. Sampson of Lynch Carpenter, LLP; and Hoffert v. Lavender Lingerie, LLC, dba Savage X Fenty, Case No. 2:26-cv-05522, filed May 22, 2026, plaintiff’s counsel Emery Reddy, PC and Milberg, PLLC. On July 16, 2026, the court transferred Maxwell to the judge already handling Hoffert as a related case (both now carry the suffix HDV-PVCx), with Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo assigned to discovery matters. The cases have not been formally consolidated.
Where the Cases Stand (September 25, 2026)
Who Could Be Covered
The Maxwell complaint proposes five groups, including: all Savage X Fenty customers charged a tariff-related fee or surcharge between at least April 2, 2025 and February 20, 2026 (the “Pre-February 20 Tariff Class”); customers charged such a fee after February 20, 2026 (the “Post-February 20 Tariff Class”); customers “who had a non-zero balance of Credits that Defendants caused to expire” (the “Gift Card Class”); and everyone who became or remained a member (the “Membership Class”). Hoffert proposes a nationwide class of everyone who bought goods from Savage X on which it imposed a tariff surcharge, plus a California class. None of these classes has been certified. If you shopped at Savage X Fenty in 2025 or 2026, it makes sense to keep your order confirmations. Look for lines such as “Import Tax” or “Tariff Tax,” and note any membership credits that expired.
Could You Get Money? What Is Realistic
Savage X Fenty Lawsuit Timeline
- 1
Nov. 2022 — $1.2 million judgment in prosecutors’ membership case
Four California district attorneys and the Santa Monica City Attorney, who sued on August 9, 2022 over VIP membership auto-renewal practices, settle for $1,200,000: $1 million in civil penalties, $50,000 in costs and $150,000 in restitution for certain California VIP members (<a href="https://www.santamonica.gov/press/2022/11/30/consumer-protection-lawsuit-against-savage-x-fenty-resolved-with-1-2-million-stipulated-judgment" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Santa Monica City Attorney’s announcement</a>). That case is closed.
- 2
April 2, 2025 — Tariff surcharges allegedly begin
According to the Maxwell complaint, Savage X Fenty started adding tariff-related fees or surcharges at checkout from at least this date, after the 2025 tariff orders.
- 3
February 20, 2026 — Supreme Court tariff ruling
The complaint says the Supreme Court held that day in <em>Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump</em> that the 2025 tariffs were unlawful. The plaintiffs allege Savage X Fenty kept charging a “Tariff Tax” afterward, citing orders from April and May 2026.
- 4
May 22, 2026 — Hoffert class action filed
A California customer, Ajani Hoffert, sues Lavender Lingerie, LLC in the Central District of California to recover tariff surcharges passed on to shoppers.
- 5
June 19 – September 24, 2026 — Maxwell filed, cases paired
Four customers file the broader Maxwell case on June 19. On July 16 it moves to the judge handling Hoffert as a related case. The defendants’ response deadline is extended again on September 24.
Savage X Fenty Lawsuit Scams to Avoid
Headlines about “junk fees” and a celebrity brand attract fake refund offers. Here is what to watch for:
“Claim your Savage X Fenty tariff refund” messages
There is no refund program from either lawsuit. Texts or emails asking for your card number, bank login or a “processing fee” to send you tariff money are fraudulent.
Fake settlement claim sites
There is no 2026 Savage X Fenty settlement. The 2022 prosecutors’ restitution was limited to certain California VIP members and was to reach them through notices sent by a third-party claim administrator.
Phishing for your Savage X account
Be careful with messages that promise to “restore expired credits” if you log in through a link. Go to the Savage X Fenty website or app directly instead of clicking. A lawsuit never needs your account password.
Savage X Fenty Lawsuit FAQ
Is there a Savage X Fenty settlement?
Not for the 2026 lawsuits. Maxwell and Hoffert are pending, with no settlement and no claim form. The only past resolution we found is the November 2022 $1.2 million judgment in a case brought by California prosecutors over VIP memberships. That was not a class action and is closed.
How do I join the Savage X Fenty class action lawsuit?
You don’t need to sign up. No class has been certified. If one is certified or a settlement is reached, eligible customers are normally notified by email or mail. Keep your order confirmations and membership records in the meantime.
Is there a Savage X Fenty claim form?
No. There is nothing to file. A claim form would only appear if the court approves a settlement. Treat any site offering a Savage X Fenty “claim form” today with suspicion.
Can I get back the tariff fee I paid?
Not right now. Both lawsuits ask for these surcharges to be returned. The Hoffert complaint alleges that Savage X “has made no legally binding commitment to return tariff-related surcharges to the consumers who actually paid them.” Whether customers get money depends on how the cases end.
Do Savage X Fenty member credits expire?
According to a website statement quoted in the Maxwell complaint, “If you have signed up for the Membership on or after October 22, 2025, any unused Member Credits will expire after 12 months.” The plaintiffs argue that paid credits work like gift cards, which California law generally bars from expiring. The court has not ruled on that argument.
Why does Savage X Fenty charge me every month?
Members are billed a monthly fee unless they choose “Skip the Month” by the 5th, according to the Maxwell complaint. The complaint says the fee is currently $69.95 and was once $49.95 and later $59.95. The charge becomes a Member Credit. The lawsuit claims the required auto-renewal notices were missing. To avoid charges, skip each month or cancel the membership.
Is this the same as the 2022 Savage X Fenty VIP case?
No. The 2022 case was brought by government prosecutors, not consumers, and ended in a $1.2 million stipulated judgment in state court in San Jose. The 2026 lawsuits are new private class actions in federal court about tariff surcharges, expiring credits and membership notices.
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