Costco Customers Could Claim Cash From $14 Million Settlement—Who Qualifies
Summary
Costco faces a $14 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit from Washington state customers who received marketing emails with misleading time-limited offers. The settlement could pay those customers who got these emails between June 2021 and July 2026.Key Facts
- The lawsuit claims Costco sent emails promoting deals as if they were temporary, even though the deals were later extended.
- The case was filed in King County Superior Court in Washington.
- Under Washington law, recipients of misleading marketing emails can seek $500 per message, but the total payout comes from a $14 million fund.
- The named plaintiff is Michael Aaland, who replaced the original plaintiff Joseph Zydel.
- Costco denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid ongoing legal costs and risks.
- Eligible claimants must have received emails in Washington from June 2, 2021, to July 7, 2026, and submit their claim by August 24, 2026.
- The court has given preliminary approval to the settlement, with a final hearing scheduled for October 2, 2026.
- The amount each person receives depends on the number of valid claims minus legal and administrative fees.
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