Nintendo argues against legal obligation to pass tariff refunds to customers

Nintendo has requested a court to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to require the company to pass tariff refunds on to customers. The company asserts that customers who purchased a Switch console or other products do not have a legal right to the refunds that Nintendo is expected to receive from the government. In a motion to dismiss filed on July 20, 2026, Nintendo stated that the plaintiffs are asking the court to create a legal duty that does not exist, arguing that they have no entitlement to the tariff refunds. The lawsuit was initiated in April 2026 by two customers, Gregory Hoffert from California and Prashant Sharan from Washington, who are attempting to represent a class of US residents who bought Nintendo products between February 2025 and February 2026. They allege unjust enrichment and violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act regarding unfair or deceptive acts.