Judge Orders MyPillow to Pay $778,000 in Unpaid Shipping Bills

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge has ordered MyPillow to pay nearly $778,000 to package delivery service DHL for unpaid bills and associated costs. The ruling, signed last month by Hennepin County Judge Susan Burke, includes over $48,000 in interest and $4,800 for DHL’s attorney’s fees. MyPillow, owned by prominent Trump supporter Mike Lindell, had agreed in October to pay $550,000 but failed to meet the deadline, prompting DHL to pursue legal action.

DHL filed the lawsuit in September, alleging that MyPillow had not fulfilled its financial obligations. The company, based in Chaska, Minnesota, had previously stopped using DHL over a dispute regarding shipments, which Lindell claimed were DHL’s fault. However, the court found MyPillow liable for the full amount due, including the settlement sum and additional fees.

This case is one of several legal challenges facing MyPillow and Lindell. The company has been embroiled in multiple lawsuits, including defamation cases filed by Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic over Lindell’s promotion of unfounded claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential race. Lindell is also appealing a $5 million arbitration award related to his “Prove Mike Wrong” contest, which a federal judge upheld last year.

MyPillow’s financial troubles extend beyond the DHL lawsuit. The company has faced eviction filings over late rent payments and has sued several merchant cash advance companies over high-interest loans, describing itself as “a cash-strapped business that needed funds quickly.”

Lindell, often referred to as the “MyPillow Guy,” remains a polarizing figure due to his vocal support for former President Donald Trump and his continued promotion of election fraud conspiracy theories. The legal and financial challenges facing his company highlight the broader controversies surrounding his public and business endeavors.