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Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Apr. 29, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Contingencies

6. Contingencies

On September 2, 2022, Sean Shanaphy, an alleged shareholder of the Company, filed a putative class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin against the Company, its directors, and its Chief Financial Officer alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Shanaphy v. Kohl’s Corporation, No. 2:22-cv- 01016-LA (E.D. Wis.). The plaintiff asserts claims on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between October 20, 2020 and May 19, 2022, and seeks compensatory damages, interest, fees, and costs. The complaint alleges that members of the putative class suffered losses as a result of (1) false or misleading statements and withholding of information regarding the conception, execution, and outcomes of the Company’s strategic plan announced on October 20, 2020 and the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and (2) the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, disclosure controls, and corporate governance mechanisms. The case is in its early stages. Lead plaintiff applications were submitted on November 1, 2022, and a lead plaintiff has not yet been selected. The Company intends to file a motion to dismiss the complaint and to vigorously defend against these claims. Due to the early stages of this matter, the Company is unable to estimate a reasonably possible range of loss, if any, that may result from this matter.

In addition to what is noted above, we are subject to certain legal proceedings and claims arising out of the ordinary conduct of our business. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.