Hermes Sued for Allegedly Tying Birkin Sales to Other Purchases, Inflating Iconic Bag's Prices

• Class action lawsuit filed against Hermes alleging it ties Birkin bag sales to purchases of other luxury items • Lawsuit claims Hermes increases Birkin prices and profits through illegal tying arrangements with sales associates • Two plaintiffs from California brought the complaint based on experiences being told to buy other Hermes goods first • Hermes Birkin bags can cost over $10,000; the brand sells other luxury clothing, scarves, shoes, jewelry • Lawsuit asks court to certify it as a class action and seeks injunction, damages from Hermes over tying allegations