Home furnishings retailer Arhaus has agreed to a $6 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the company used deceptive "compare-at" pricing on its website. The lawsuit claimed that Arhaus displayed fictitious, inflated original prices alongside sale prices to mislead consumers into believing they were receiving a much larger discount than they actually were. While Arhaus has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to pay the settlement to resolve the claims and has committed to improving its future pricing transparency.
Who Is Eligible for the Arhaus Settlement?
To qualify for a payout from this $6 million fund, you must meet several specific residency and purchase requirements.
- California Residency: This settlement is strictly for individuals who were residents of the State of California at the time of their purchase.
- Website Purchase: You must have purchased one or more products directly from the official Arhaus website (Arhaus.com).
- Qualifying Date Range: Your purchase must have been made between April 2, 2020, and September 18, 2024.
- Pricing Condition: The product(s) you purchased must have displayed both a current sale price and a higher, non-sale "reference" price (often shown with a strike-through).
- No Prior Refund: You are not eligible if you have already received a full refund or store credit for the specific items in question.
Payout Tiers and Reward Options
The settlement allows eligible class members to choose their preferred method of compensation.
- Cash Payment or Store Credit: When filing your claim, you can elect to receive your share as a mailed check or an Arhaus gift card of equal value.
- Pro Rata Calculation: Individual rewards are not fixed; they are based on your total qualifying purchase amount divided by the total combined purchases of all valid claimants.
- Maximum Award Cap: No single class member can receive a payout that exceeds 50% of their total qualifying purchase amount during the class period.
- Void Period: If you choose a check, you must cash it within 120 days of issuance, or it will become void and expire.
Required Action Steps to File a Claim
Unlike some settlements that process automatically, you must submit a valid claim form by the deadline to receive any money.
- Locate Proof of Purchase: You are required to submit evidence of your purchase, such as an Arhaus order number, receipt, or credit card statement.
- Submit Online: The fastest way to file is through the official portal at ArhausSettlement.com.
- Use Your Claim ID: If you were mailed a notice, enter your unique Claim ID to verify your identity and access the form instantly.
- Submit by Mail: If you prefer, you can download a PDF claim form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator in Tustin, California.
- Swear Under Oath: All claim forms must be submitted under penalty of perjury to ensure the authenticity of the purchase claims.
Important Settlement Dates
- December 19, 2025: This is the final deadline to submit your claim form, ask to be excluded from the settlement, or file an objection.
- February 19, 2026: The court will hold the Final Approval Hearing at 10:00 a.m. to decide if the settlement is fair and reasonable.
- Distribution: Payouts will only be issued after the judge grants final approval and any potential legal appeals are resolved.
