Costco settles $14 million class-action lawsuit over misleading emails in Washington.
Costco has agreed to a $14 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging it sent misleading promotional emails to customers in Washington state between June 2, 2021, and July 7, 2026. The lawsuit claimed that Costco violated Washington's Consumer Protection and Commercial Electronic Mail Acts by using deceptive subject lines, such as 'Today is the last day to access Member-Only Savings,' while allegedly intending to extend the offers beyond the stated deadlines. Costco denies any wrongdoing. Eligible claimants must have lived in Washington and received a promotional email from Costco during the specified period. They can file a claim online by visiting the official settlement website. The deadline to file a claim or opt out is August 24, 2026. A final approval hearing is scheduled for October 2, 2026, with payments expected afterward.
Key points
- Costco agrees to $14 million settlement over misleading emails in Washington.
- Eligible Washington residents can file claims online by August 24, 2026.
- Final approval hearing for the settlement set for October 2, 2026.
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