A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner has filed a class-action lawsuit against the automaker, claiming it owes him a share of the $1.3 billion tariff refund. The plaintiff alleges that Ford passed on the costs of the tariffs to customers through higher destination charges and increased pricing on vehicles built in Mexico.
The lawsuit, filed on July 9, claims that Ford owes customers a refund now that the federal government has agreed to repay previously paid import duties. The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down the sweeping tariffs, and the federal government has agreed to refund any duties paid by companies that have since been deemed illegal.
View Price on AmazonThe plaintiff, Jason Bullock, believes that a portion of the $1.3 billion refund belongs to the customers who bore the brunt of those tariffs. The lawsuit reads, "If Ford retains the [tariff refunds] while also retaining the tariff-related price increases paid by consumers, Ford will receive a double recovery and unjust windfall."
The suit is not unique to Ford, as other companies such as Nike, Amazon, and Costco are facing similar lawsuits from customers. The outcome of this lawsuit could set a precedent for the others, making it a significant case to watch.
Source: caranddriver.com
