Shein Fake Discount Class Action Lawsuit (Severino)
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed June 29, 2026
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Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
- You purchased items on Shein (shein.com or the Shein app) and were shown strikethrough or "original" prices suggesting a discount
- You are a U.S. resident — the proposed class is nationwide, not California-only. The complaint proposes a nationwide class plus a parallel California class
- You were influenced by or relied on Shein's displayed discounts when making a purchase decision
- There is no purchase threshold. The class period runs back as far as the applicable statute of limitations allows and ends when a class is certified — the court has not set those dates yet
- Excluded: anyone who bought from Shein for the purpose of resale
How Much Can You Get?
Because this lawsuit is still in the early complaint stage, no settlement amount or individual payout has been determined. No claim form exists yet, and no compensation is currently available. If and when a settlement is reached, payouts in false advertising cases like this one can vary widely — some shoppers receive a few dollars, while others may receive more depending on their total purchases and the final settlement terms. Check back here or use Class Action Buddy to get notified the moment a settlement is announced and claims open up.How to File Your Claim
The administrator has not published a claim form for this settlement. The steps below are what filing will involve once one exists.
- Note: There is no claim form available yet — this case is still in the lawsuit stage and has not settled
- Keep records of any Shein purchases you made, including order confirmation emails, receipts, or screenshots of discounted prices you saw
- Take note of any items where you saw a strikethrough "original" price next to a sale price
- Monitor this page for updates as the case moves through the courts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I file a claim for the Shein Fake Discount Class Action Lawsuit (Severino)?
File directly with the settlement administrator, using the official claim form linked on this page. Class Action Buddy does not support this settlement in the app, so the administrator’s own claim process is the route. Check whether the form asks for an ID or PIN from the notice you were sent before you start.
What is the Shein fake discount lawsuit about?
The Shein false advertising lawsuit (Severino v. Shein) claims that Shein uses fake or inflated "original" prices to make their discounts appear larger than they really are. For example, an item might show a crossed-out price of $40 with a sale price of $10, when the item was never actually sold for $40. This type of deceptive pricing is sometimes called phantom pricing and may violate consumer protection laws.
Can I file a claim against Shein for fake discounts right now?
Not yet. The Severino v. Shein lawsuit was filed in May 2026 and is currently in the early complaint stage. No settlement has been reached, and there is no claim form available at this time. You'll need to wait until the case settles before you can file. Download Class Action Buddy to get notified when that happens.
Do I need proof of purchase to join the Shein lawsuit?
The proof requirements haven't been officially stated yet since the case hasn't settled. However, it's a good idea to hang onto any Shein order confirmations, receipts, or screenshots of discounted items in case they're needed when a claim form eventually opens up.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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