TORONTO – Toys “R” Us Canada is being sued over alleged unpaid invoices by several suppliers, including the maker of Paw Patrol and Gabby’s Dollhouse toys.
Court records show six toy supplier firms quietly filed lawsuits against the retailer last year in hopes of recouping cash for alleged unpaid merchandise it sent the chain.
Among the biggest names going after Toys “R” Us Canada is Spin Master Ltd., the Canadian company also behind the Melissa & Doug, Hatchimals, Ms. Rachel and Bakugan toys.
Other plaintiffs include U.S. bike makers Huffy Corp. and Dynacraft BSC, as well as Baby Einstein and Gerber Childrenswear distributor Kidcentral Supply.
Toys “R” Us Canada and its lawyers did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the lawsuits but in some of the cases, filed responses denying that the suppliers are owed funds and saying the amounts are “inaccurate and greatly exaggerated.”
Toys “R” Us Canada has recently been closing many of its stores and is also facing lawsuits from landlords over alleged unpaid rent.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 22, 2025.
