Costco Washington Commercial Email Settlement
What this is about
Costco allegedly sent commercial emails with false or misleading subject lines indicating limited-time offers that were not actually ending, in violation of Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act and Consumer Protection Act.
The background
The class action, Aaland v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, resolved claims that Costco's promotional email subject lines falsely implied urgency (e.g., 'Today is the last day,' 'Hot Buys available for 5 Days Only') when promotions were not actually ending. Costco agreed to a $14 million settlement fund but denies all wrongdoing. The settlement is overseen by the King County Superior Court, Washington (Case No. 25-2-16392-0). No proof of purchase or email documentation is required to file a claim; claimants simply certify they received Costco commercial emails in Washington during the class period. The final approval hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Worth knowing
The class action, Aaland v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, resolved claims that Costco's promotional email subject lines falsely implied urgency (e.g., 'Today is the last day,' 'Hot Buys available for 5 Days Only') when promotions were not actually ending. Costco agreed to a $14 million settlement fund but denies all wrongdoing. The settlement is overseen by the King County Superior Court, Washington (Case No. 25-2-16392-0). No proof of purchase or email documentation is required to file a claim; claimants simply certify they received Costco commercial emails in Washington during the class period. The final approval hearing has not yet been scheduled.
File your claim on the official site →Common questions
How much can I get from the Costco Washington Commercial Email Settlement?
Pro rata share of $14,000,000 settlement fund — amount depends on number of valid claims filed
What happened in the Costco Washington Commercial Email Settlement case?
Costco allegedly sent commercial emails with false or misleading subject lines indicating limited-time offers that were not actually ending, in violation of Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act and Consumer Protection Act.
How do I actually file a claim?
Use the official claim link on this page — it goes directly to the real claims administrator or court-approved site. We never collect claim submissions ourselves and never charge a fee to help you file.
Where does this information come from?
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