Kate Spade Outlet class action claims discounts based on inflated reference prices

Kate Spade class action lawsuit overview:

• Who: Plaintiff Amanda Curry filed a class action lawsuit against Tapestry Inc. and Coach Services Inc.
• Why: Curry claims the companies falsely advertise discounts at Kate Spade outlets by using inflated “comparable value” prices.
• Where: The Kate Spade class action lawsuit was filed in Oregon federal court.

A new class action lawsuit accuses Kate Spade outlets of falsely advertising discounts to customers by using inflated “comparable value” prices.

Plaintiff Amanda Curry filed the Kate Spade class action lawsuit in Oregon federal court on March 5.

Curry claims Tapestry and Coach Services, the companies that own the Kate Spade brand, mislead consumers into believing they are receiving substantial savings on discounted products.

She argues that nearly all products sold at Kate Spade outlets bear a “comparable value” price that is always higher than the actual sale price.

The companies offer discounts of 50% to 70% or more against these “comparable value” prices, creating the impression that consumers are receiving substantial savings on goods of significant value, the Kate Spade class action lawsuit alleges.

Kate Spade class action alleges ‘comparable value’ prices violate Oregon law

Oregon law prohibits retail price comparisons unless sellers identify the source of the compared price and can show it reflects a bona fide offering by a competitor in the same geographic market for substantially similar goods, the Kate Spade class action lawsuit alleges.

Curry argues that Kate Spade’s “comparable value” prices do not satisfy these requirements.

“Based on counsel’s investigation, the ‘comparable value’ prices bear no meaningful relationship to the actual transaction prices at which identifiable competitors offer substantially similar goods at outlet malls in the same geographic area,” the Kate Spade class action lawsuit alleges.

Curry wants to represent a class of consumers who purchased one or more Kate Spade outlet products in Oregon at a discount to a ticketed comparative price. She demands a jury trial and requests actual or statutory damages, injunctive relief and declaratory relief under the Oregon Unlawful Trade Practices Act.

Meanwhile, lifestyle brand Lands’ End is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it advertised discounts that were always available and not true reductions from regular prices.

Have you purchased a product from a Kate Spade outlet? Let us know in the comments.

The plaintiff is represented by M. Ryan Casey of The Casey Law Firm LLC, Gillian Wade and Edwin J. Kilpela Jr. of Wade Kilpela Slade LLP and Evan E. North of North Law PLLC.

The Kate Spade class action lawsuit is Curry v. Tapestry Inc., et al., Case No. 6:26-cv-00429, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

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