Sony is facing a lawsuit over claims that the company unfairly benefited from PlayStation 5 price increases linked to import tariffs.
According to the lawsuit, Sony raised PS5 prices after tariffs were placed on imported goods. These extra costs were reportedly passed on to customers, making consoles more expensive.
The legal complaint says the tariffs were later ruled unlawful, which means companies may now qualify for refunds from the government.
Plaintiffs argue that if Sony keeps both the higher prices paid by customers and any future tariff refunds, the company would receive what the lawsuit describes as a “double benefit.”
The case was filed in a California federal court and could expand into a class action covering many PS5 buyers across the United States.