Tommy Hilfiger Lawsuit: Outlet “Original” Prices Challenged in California
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The Tommy Hilfiger lawsuit in the news since October 8, 2026 is a new class action against PVH Corp., the brand's owner, over price tags at Tommy Hilfiger outlet stores in California. It alleges the “original” prices are inflated so the discounts look bigger than they are. As of October 2026 it is a fresh filing: there is no Tommy Hilfiger settlement, no claim form, no deadline and no payment.
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What the Lawsuit Says
Two California shoppers sued PVH Corp. and PVH Retail Stores LLC. The lawsuit alleges that outlet price tags show an inflated “original” price with no “Compare At” wording, while signs nearby advertise percentage-off deals — and that the stores never say when, if ever, an item last sold at the tagged price.
The examples in the complaint: a polo tagged $69.50 bought for about $35.99 at the Commerce outlet in July 2024, and sweatpants tagged $80 bought for $40 at the Carlsbad outlet in April 2025.
According to the complaint, the plaintiffs’ attorneys tracked California outlets during several periods between February 2022 and July 2025 and never saw a product offered at its full “original” price. Economists working for the plaintiffs looked at 113 outlet products and say reference prices averaged 55.3% above selling prices, which they preliminarily estimate inflated what shoppers paid by about $15.37 per item, roughly 32% of the average purchase. The lawsuit also alleges most outlet merchandise is made for outlets with cheaper materials — one outlet polo was a 60% cotton blend, a comparable Macy's polo 96% cotton. PVH has not been found liable for anything.
Case Details
The case is Hashimi, et al. v. PVH Corp., et al., No. 3:26-cv-03811, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. It pleads California's false advertising, unfair competition and consumer protection laws and asks for a jury trial, restitution, an injunction and a corrective advertising campaign. The plaintiffs say they will amend to seek damages if PVH does not answer their legal demand within 30 days.
This is not the first Tommy Hilfiger class action over outlet pricing. Olmedo et al. v. Tommy Hilfiger Wholesale, Inc. (No. 3:18-cv-01373, same court, filed June 21, 2018 after starting in San Diego Superior Court) was voluntarily dismissed. In New York federal court, Tripicchio v. PVH Corporation (No. 1:19-cv-06147) challenged reference prices at New Jersey stores, and DiCicco v. PVH Corp. (No. 1:19-cv-11092) was dismissed without prejudice by Judge Edgardo Ramos, who found the complaint lacked facts showing the former prices were false. We found no reported settlement in any of them, and the outcome of Tripicchio is not established.
Status: New Lawsuit, No Settlement
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Who Is in the Proposed Class
The proposed class covers California consumers who bought one or more products at a Tommy Hilfiger outlet store at a discount from an advertised reference price, within the statute of limitations, and did not get a refund or credit. Shoppers outside California, and purchases at full-line stores, department stores or online, are not in the class as described.
You do not need to sign up. If a class is certified or a settlement is reached, a court-appointed administrator will publish notice. Keep your receipts and tags from outlet purchases — outlet settlements often pay more to people with proof of purchase.
Is There Any Money?
Tommy Hilfiger Outlet Pricing Lawsuits Timeline
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June 21, 2018 — Olmedo Case Reaches Federal Court
A California outlet-pricing class action against Tommy Hilfiger Wholesale moves to the Southern District of California (3:18-cv-01373). It is later voluntarily dismissed.
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July 2019 — New Jersey Stores Challenged
Tripicchio v. PVH Corporation (1:19-cv-06147) is filed in New York federal court over reference prices on tags at New Jersey stores.
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December 2019 — DiCicco Case Filed
DiCicco v. PVH Corp. (1:19-cv-11092) targets Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein sale prices. Judge Edgardo Ramos later dismisses it without prejudice.
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February 2022 – July 2025 — Price Tracking
According to the new complaint, the plaintiffs’ attorneys track California outlets over several periods and never see an item at its tagged “original” price.
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October 8, 2026 — New Class Action Reported
Hashimi v. PVH Corp. (3:26-cv-03811, S.D. Cal.) is reported, seeking a class of California outlet shoppers.
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Now — Pending, No Settlement
As of October 2026 there is no settlement, claim form or deadline. PVH has not been found liable.
Three Things to Watch For
A familiar brand and a fresh headline attract imitators:
“Claim your Tommy Hilfiger settlement” sites
There is no settlement and no claims portal as of October 2026. A page asking for your card number, bank login or Social Security number to “secure your refund” is not connected to the case.
Fake Tommy Hilfiger gift-card or refund texts
Messages promising an outlet refund or a gift card “from the lawsuit” that link to a login or payment page are phishing. A real settlement notice never asks for a fee.
Old settlement listings recycled
Lists of outlet-pricing settlements for other brands get relabeled with Tommy Hilfiger's name. Check the case number: the current case is 3:26-cv-03811, and it has no settlement.
Tommy Hilfiger Lawsuit — Questions People Actually Ask
What is the Tommy Hilfiger lawsuit about?
A class action filed in California federal court alleges Tommy Hilfiger outlet stores show inflated “original” prices on tags so that discounts look larger than they are. It is brought against PVH Corp. and PVH Retail Stores LLC. These are allegations; nothing has been proven.
Is there a Tommy Hilfiger settlement I can claim?
No. As of October 2026 there is no Tommy Hilfiger settlement, no claim form and no deadline. The case was only reported on October 8, 2026.
Who could be part of the Tommy Hilfiger class action?
As proposed, California consumers who bought products at a Tommy Hilfiger outlet store at a discount from an advertised reference price within the statute of limitations and did not get a refund or credit. A court has not certified that class.
I shop at Tommy Hilfiger outlets outside California. Am I included?
Not in this case as filed — it seeks a California-only class. Earlier suits challenged tags at New Jersey stores, but we found no reported settlement from them.
How much money could I get?
There is no figure. The plaintiffs estimate the inflated tags raised prices by about $15.37 per item, but that is their allegation. Any payment would depend on a settlement or judgment that does not exist.
What court is handling it?
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, case No. 3:26-cv-03811, Hashimi, et al. v. PVH Corp., et al.
Has Tommy Hilfiger been sued over outlet prices before?
Yes. Olmedo (3:18-cv-01373) was voluntarily dismissed, and DiCicco (1:19-cv-11092) was dismissed without prejudice by Judge Edgardo Ramos. Tripicchio (1:19-cv-06147) challenged New Jersey tags. We found no reported settlement in any of them, and the outcome of Tripicchio is unclear.
What should I do now?
Nothing is required. Keep receipts and tags from Tommy Hilfiger outlet purchases in case a settlement is ever reached, and ignore anyone charging a fee to “register” you.
Separate from this case: were you injured in the last 2 years?
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