Costco Email Lawsuit Settlement: How to Claim Your Share Before the Deadline
Washington Costco shoppers may be able to get money from a $14 million class action settlement over allegedly misleading promotional emails.
If you live in Washington and received qualifying Costco marketing emails, you could file a claim and receive a cash payment, but the deadline is Aug. 24, 2026.
What the lawsuit is about
The case, Aaland v. Costco Wholesale Corp., claims Costco sent promotional emails with subject lines that created a false sense of urgency about limited-time deals. Costco has denied wrongdoing, but it agreed to settle the lawsuit rather than keep fighting in court.
Who may qualify
You may be eligible if:
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You were a Washington state resident when you received the email.
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Costco’s records show your email address.
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You received one of the qualifying promotional emails between June 2, 2021, and July 7, 2026.
How much could you get?
The settlement fund totals $14 million, but the exact payout per person has not been set yet. The final amount will depend on how many valid claims are filed and how much is deducted for attorneys’ fees, costs, and service awards.
How to file a claim
Eligible consumers must submit one claim form before Aug. 24, 2026. If you miss the deadline, you will not get paid and you may lose your right to bring future claims over the same issue.
You also have three other choices before the deadline:
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Opt out if you want to keep your right to sue separately.
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Object if you disagree with the settlement terms.
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Do nothing, which means no payment.
When payments may go out
The court will hold a final approval hearing on Oct. 2, 2026 in Seattle. If the settlement gets final approval and any appeals are resolved, payments would be sent afterward.
Bottom line
If you’re a Washington Costco shopper who received the qualifying marketing emails, this settlement could put cash in your pocket. The key step is filing your claim by Aug. 24, 2026.
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