Costco Washington Marketing Email Settlement

False Advertising settlement · $14,000,000 fund· United States · Closing this month

We're still confirming final details with the settlement administrator.The information below comes from court notices and reputable third-party sources (listed under Sources), not yet from the administrator's own site. Deadlines and payout figures are reported by third parties and could change; verify everything on the official settlement website before you rely on it.
Defendant
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Total fund
$14,000,000
Claim deadline
August 24, 2026
Proof required
No proof needed
Country
United States
Official site
washingtoncommercialemailsettlement.com
Time left to file
21 days
Claims due August 24, 2026. Most deadlines are 11:59 p.m. on the stated date; check the official site for the controlling time zone.

File a claim at the official settlement website

Links to washingtoncommercialemailsettlement.com, the official settlement website. JoinCase is not the administrator, never handles claims, and never collects your personal information.

What this settlement is about

This Washington state case claims Costco's promotional emails used false or misleading subject lines, in violation of the state's Commercial Electronic Mail Act. Costco denies the allegations but will pay $14 million to resolve them. Washington residents who got Costco marketing emails during the five-year class period can file online or by mail without any proof of purchase, and the fund is divided equally among everyone with a valid claim, with payment by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, prepaid card, or check. Claims, opt-outs, and objections are due August 24, 2026, ahead of an October 2, 2026 hearing.

Who is eligible

People who received at least one commercial email sent by or on behalf of Costco between June 2, 2021 and July 7, 2026 while living in Washington state, at an email address reflected in Costco's records. No receipts are needed to file.

File honestly. No proof is required to submit this claim, but the form is signed under penalty of perjury. Only file if you actually meet the eligibility rules above. Administrators audit and reject fraudulent claims, and mass bogus filings shrink payouts for real class members. More in our guide tono-proof settlements.

Estimated payout

Reported by court notices and third-party sources, not yet confirmed on the official administrator site: Pro rata share of the fund, split equally among valid claims; reports estimate up to about $500 per person depending on claim volume.

No payment amount is ever guaranteed. Pro rata payouts shrink as more valid claims come in, and every payment waits on final court approval and any appeals.

Proof requirements

No documentation is required. You submit the claim form and attest to your eligibility; the administrator validates claims against available records.

Key dates

Claim deadlineAugust 24, 2026
Exclusion (opt-out) deadlineAugust 24, 2026
Final approval hearingOctober 2, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is the $14 million Costco email settlement real?

Yes. The case claims Costco’s promotional emails used false or misleading subject lines in violation of Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act, and Costco agreed to pay $14 million. Note: we are still confirming final details with the settlement administrator, so double-check terms on the official site before filing.

Who can file a Costco email claim?

People who received at least one commercial email sent by or on behalf of Costco between June 2, 2021 and July 7, 2026 while living in Washington state, at an email address in Costco’s records. No receipts are needed.

How much could each person get from the Costco settlement?

The fund is split equally among valid claims, so the amount depends entirely on how many people file. Press reports have estimated up to about $500 per person, but that figure is not confirmed by the administrator and will shrink as claim volume grows.

What is the Costco settlement deadline?

Claims, opt-outs, and objections are all due August 24, 2026, ahead of an October 2, 2026 final approval hearing. Payment options are expected to include PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, prepaid card, or check.

Sources

Last verified August 3, 2026 against court notices and the third-party sources above; administrator confirmation pending.JoinCase is an information service, not a law firm, and is not affiliated with this settlement, its administrator, the court, or any party. Deadlines can change; the official administrator site controls. Nothing here is legal advice, and no payment is guaranteed.