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Costco Settlement: Washington Shoppers Could Get Cash
29 Jul
Summary
- Washington residents may get cash from a $14 million Costco settlement.
- Claims deadline for eligible Costco email recipients is August 24.
- Costco accused of misleading subject lines in promotional emails.
Washington residents who received specific Costco promotional emails have until August 24 to submit a claim for a potential cash payment. This follows a proposed $14 million class-action settlement concerning allegations of misleading subject lines in Costco's advertising emails.
The lawsuit, Michael Aaland v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, claimed that Costco violated Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act by advertising deals as ending soon when they were later extended. Costco denies any wrongdoing, stating the settlement aims to avoid further litigation costs.
To qualify, recipients must have resided in Washington and received the qualifying emails. Membership is not required. The final court approval hearing is scheduled for October 2, 2026. Those who file a claim will release Costco from future claims related to the lawsuit.
The total settlement fund is $14 million, but individual payouts will depend on the number of valid claims filed and will be a pro rata share after expenses. While Washington law allows for statutory damages, the settlement does not guarantee specific payment amounts per email.
