On November 3, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Randolph M. Hammock entered and signed a judgment against Ye’s apparel and sneaker companies. The court ordered them to pay the following:
- $200,000 in civil penalties to each of the four district attorney offices involved
- $50,000 in restitution to the Consumer Protection Prosecution Trust Fund
- $25,000 in investigative costs to each of the four district attorneys’ offices
In a statement, District Attorney Gascón said, “Online consumers are entitled to protection against unwarranted fees and unreasonably long waits for purchases to arrive on their doorsteps. We will enforce state and federal laws governing online shopping in Los Angeles County.”
Yeezy Apparel LLC and Yeezy LLC are prohibited from making false statements about its shipping timeframe or refunds. The companies are required to comply with the laws related to sending notices to consumers regarding shipping delays. The companies are also required to refund money to consumers who in the future, purchase products that are not shipped on time.
