Digital Brands Group, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Apr 15, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Apr 15, 2026
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings
| ITEM 3. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
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We are currently involved in, and may in the future be involved in, legal proceedings, claims, and government investigations in the ordinary course of business. These include proceedings, claims, and investigations relating to, among other things, regulatory matters, commercial matters, intellectual property, competition, tax, employment, pricing, discrimination, consumer rights, personal injury, and property rights. These matters also include the following:
| ● | On March 20, 2024, a former temporary worker engaged through a third-party placement agency, who was never an employee of the Company, filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Company. The Company is disputing this claim. The Company settled this matter in March 2026 for $16,000. |
| ● | On April 17, 2024, a former employee filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Company. The employee was part of the marketing team, which was fully transitioned to a third-party outsourced marketing solution. The Company disputed the claim and initially pursued arbitration; however, the matter was settled in May 2025 for a payment by the company of $81,000. Of this amount, $41,000 was paid in June 2025, with the remaining $40,000 to be paid in three equal installments of $13,000 in July, August 2025, and September 2025. The Company has made all the payments and the lawsuit is dismissed. |
| ● | In June 2021, a vendor filed a lawsuit against Bailey related to a retail store lease in the amount of $1,500,000. The Company is disputing the claim for damages and the matter is ongoing. The vendor has recently updated the claim to now be $450,968 after signing a long-term lease with another brand for this location. The Company is disputing this new amount after review of the lease. In the summer of 2024, Century City Mall, LLC obtained a judgment against Bailey 44, LLC in the amount of approximately $1.4 million, inclusive of both damages for unpaid rent and attorney fees and costs. This amount is included within the liabilities of Bailey 44, LLC in these accompanying financial statements. In this action, Century City Mall is attempting to hold Digital liable for the judgment against Bailey 44 on the theory that Digital is Bailey 44’s “alter ego.” The case is set for trial on July 21, 2026. The Company is unable to weigh in on the likely outcome of the case but will vigorously defend. |
| ● | In June 2022, a dispute originated due to a contractual arrangement involving alleged unpaid service fees of approximately $28,000, as well as additional disputed amounts, and counterclaims asserted by the Company for damages arising from website-related issues. A default judgment of approximately $28,000 was entered against the Company in January 2025. The Company is currently challenging the judgment and has initiated a new action reasserting its claims. |
| ● | On November 15, 2023, a vendor, Simon Showroom, filed a lawsuit against the company related to trade payables totaling approximately $582,208, representing “double damages,” while the actual amount due to the vendor was $292,604. The case was settled in full on December 10, 2024, for a total settlement amount of $400,000. As part of the settlement, the Company paid $50,000 in December 2024, followed by a $60,000 payment in February 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had an outstanding balance of $130,000 remaining, with monthly payments of $30,000 being made under the terms of the settlement agreement. The Company has made all payments, and the lawsuit is dismissed. |
All claims above, to the extent management believes it will be liable, have been included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025.
Depending on the nature of the proceeding, claim, or investigation, we may be subject to monetary damage awards, fines, penalties, or injunctive orders. Furthermore, the outcome of these matters could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition. The outcomes of legal proceedings, claims, and government investigations are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant judgment to determine the likelihood and amount of loss related to such matters. While it is not possible to determine the outcomes, we believe based on our current knowledge that the resolution of all such pending matters will not, either individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
Except as may be set forth above the Company is not a party to any legal proceedings, and the Company is not aware of any claims or actions pending or threatened against us. In the future, the Company might from time to time become involved in litigation relating to claims arising from its ordinary course of business, the resolution of which the Company does not anticipate would have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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