Costco $14 Million Commercial Email Class Action Settlement
By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed July 21, 2026
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Who Was Eligible?
Who the settlement covered:
- You are a Washington state resident (or received the commercial emails at a Washington-based email address)
- You received one or more commercial emails from Costco that you believe were unsolicited or improperly formatted
- The emails were received during the qualifying time period covered by the lawsuit (specific dates to be confirmed)
- You have not previously opted in to receive commercial marketing emails from Costco, or the emails did not comply with required disclosures
How Much Did It Pay?
The total settlement fund is $14 million, which will be distributed among eligible claimants. Individual payout amounts have not yet been confirmed — the amount each person receives will depend on how many valid claims are submitted. Washington's commercial email law can allow for statutory damages per violation, so payouts could be meaningful depending on how many emails you received. Specific payout details, including whether proof of email receipt is required, are still pending. Check back for updates, or download Class Action Buddy to get notified when claim details are finalized.How this claim was filed
This settlement is closed, so the steps below are kept for reference only — they no longer lead anywhere you can file.
- Confirm you qualify — you likely need to be a Washington state resident or have received Costco commercial emails at a Washington address
- Gather any relevant records, such as copies of commercial emails you received from Costco in your inbox or spam folder
- Wait for the official claim form to be released — the filing deadline and form URL are not yet available
- When the claim form goes live, complete it with your contact information and details about the emails you received
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim for the Costco $14 Million Commercial Email Class Action Settlement?
The deadline to file a claim was Aug 24, 2026, and it has passed. Claims are no longer accepted for this settlement.
What is the Costco commercial email class action lawsuit about?
The lawsuit claims that Costco sent commercial emails to consumers in violation of Washington state's Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), which sets strict rules for how businesses can send marketing emails. Costco agreed to a $14 million settlement to resolve these allegations.
Do I need to live in Washington state to file a claim?
Based on the nature of the lawsuit — which involves Washington state's commercial email laws — Washington residents or those who received emails at a Washington-based address are most likely to qualify. Full eligibility details are still being confirmed, so check back for updates.
How much money will I get from the Costco email settlement?
Individual payout amounts haven't been announced yet. The total settlement is $14 million, and your share will depend on how many people file valid claims. Once the claim process officially opens, more specific payout information should be available.
Primary source: the official settlement administrator’s website named in the court-approved class notice. We track this settlement from public settlement-notice sources; a single official administrator claim URL was not on file, so confirm the details on the official settlement website before you file.
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