ThredUp Faces Class Action Over Alleged Hidden Handling Fees

The Core Claim The complaint centers on ThredUp’s combined “shipping and handling” charge. The lawsuit argues that while shipping may be exempt under California’s Honest Pricing Law, the handling portion is not, and should have been disclosed upfront with the item price.

The proposed case seeks to represent a nationwide class and a California subclass of consumers who bought one or more items on ThredUp’s site and paid a mandatory handling fee that was not included in the initial advertised price.

The filing also alleges violations of California’s Consumers’ Legal Remedies Act, Unfair Competition Law, and False Advertising Law, as well as unjust enrichment claims.

What the Filing Says One of the key lines in the complaint reads: “The defendant waits until consumers have gone through the laborious process of selecting various clothing items before disclosing the fee, which is revealed only upon initiating the checkout process.” The plaintiff is seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as compensatory and punitive damages, and has requested a jury trial…