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Costco Washington Email Settlement — Do You Qualify?

Updated August 5, 2026

Defendant
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Status
Open to claims
Potential payout
Equal pro rata share of the net $14 million settlement fund
Claim deadline
August 24, 2026
Settlement fund
$14 million
Proof required
No claim form proof for basic payout
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Overview

The proposed settlement would resolve allegations that Costco sent commercial emails with false or misleading subject lines to Washington residents. The lawsuit alleges that certain subject lines advertised temporary or time-limited promotions that Costco allegedly intended to extend. The case is Michael Aaland v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, No. 25-2-16392-0 SEA, in King County Superior Court in Washington. Costco denies wrongdoing, and the court has not decided that Costco violated the law.

Who qualifies

  • You received a commercial email transmitted by Costco or someone acting on Costco's behalf between June 2, 2021, and July 7, 2026.
  • You were a Washington resident when you received the email.
  • The email was received at an email address appearing in Costco's data.

What you could receive

Costco agreed to pay $14 million into a settlement fund. After court-approved attorneys' fees, expenses, administration costs, and any service award are deducted, the remaining fund will be distributed equally among settlement class members who submit timely, valid claims. The final individual payment depends on the number of approved claims. The claim form offers payment options including a paper check, Venmo, and PayPal.

How to file your claim

  1. 1Visit the official settlement website and open the claim form.
  2. 2Enter your Claim ID and PIN if you received a settlement notice, and identify each qualifying email address.
  3. 3Attest that you received a qualifying Costco commercial email while you were a Washington resident.
  4. 4Submit online or mail the completed claim form postmarked by August 24, 2026.

Official settlement site: WashingtonCommercialEmailSettlement.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for the Costco Washington email settlement?

The class generally includes people who were Washington residents when they received a commercial email sent by or for Costco between June 2, 2021, and July 7, 2026, at an email address appearing in Costco's data.

How much could an approved claimant receive?

Approved claimants will receive equal shares of the net settlement fund. The official notice does not guarantee a fixed individual payment.

When is the claim deadline?

Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by August 24, 2026.