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Tariff Refund Lawsuits

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-10-19 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action against Costco Wholesale Corp. concerning Kirkland tequila labels stating “100% de Agave.” The plaintiffs alleged the tequila contained non-agave alcohol and that the labeling misled customers into paying a premium. The dismissal relied on international comity because Mexico’s tequila regulator had already rejected similar consumer claims.