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Costa Del Mar $4.095M Warranty Fee Settlement (Smith, Automatic)
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed September 18, 2026 · ✓ verified against https://costasunglasswarrantysettlement.com/ read 2026-09-18
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Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
- You are a U.S. citizen — Florida residents are included in this one, unlike the separate Reed settlement
- You purchased non-prescription Costa sunglasses before January 1, 2016
- You paid Costa a warranty fee between August 20, 2013 and February 29, 2020 to repair or replace sunglasses damaged by a manufacturer's defect
- No claim form and no receipts — payment is automatic, and the unique ID and PIN from your notice handle the payment election
How Much Can You Get?
A pro rata (equal-share) cash payment from the $4,095,000 fund for each eligible repair, paid automatically after settlement administration costs and court-approved attorneys' fees are deducted. The per-repair amount depends on how many eligible repairs are in the class; no flat figure is promised.How to File Your Claim
File with the administrator:
- Nothing to file — class members automatically receive a cash payment for each eligible repair once the court approves the settlement
- Use the unique ID and PIN from your notice at the official settlement site to choose how you want to be paid
- To exclude yourself, mail a request postmarked by October 8, 2026; objections are due the same day, and the final approval hearing is January 20, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I file a claim for the Costa Del Mar $4.095M Warranty Fee Settlement (Smith, Automatic)?
File directly with the settlement administrator, using the official claim form linked on this page. Class Action Buddy does not support this settlement in the app, so the administrator’s own claim process is the route. Check whether the form asks for an ID or PIN from the notice you were sent before you start.
Do I need to file a claim in the Costa Smith warranty settlement?
No. Payment is automatic — a pro rata share of the $4,095,000 fund for each eligible repair. The unique ID and PIN on your notice let you choose a payment method at the settlement site.
Who is in the Smith v. Costa Del Mar settlement class?
U.S. citizens who bought non-prescription Costa sunglasses before January 1, 2016 and paid Costa a warranty fee between August 20, 2013 and February 29, 2020 to repair or replace a manufacturer's defect. Florida residents are included.
How is this different from the other Costa settlement (Reed)?
Reed covers fees over $11.95 for repairs Costa attributed to accident, wear and tear, or misuse, and it excludes Florida residents. This Smith settlement covers warranty fees for manufacturer's-defect repairs and includes Florida. The original combined Smith deal was vacated on appeal in 2024; both current settlements replaced it, and one person can be in both.
What is the deadline in the Costa Smith settlement?
October 8, 2026, to exclude yourself (postmarked) or object (filed). There is no claim deadline because there is no claim form — staying in is what gets you paid, after the January 20, 2027 final approval hearing.
Primary source: official settlement administrator — costasunglasswarrantysettlement.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.
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