Costco Washington Commercial Email Settlement

Costco has agreed to a $14,000,000 settlement of claims under Washington's commercial electronic mail law covering messages sent from June 2, 2021 through July 7, 2026. Eligible Washington residents who received Costco commercial emails may claim a pro rata cash payment with no proof required. Payments may be issued via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, or check. Claim deadline: August 24, 2026.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

• You are a Washington resident
• You received a commercial electronic mail message from or on behalf of Costco between June 2, 2021 and July 7, 2026
• The message was sent to an email address in Costco's records
• You submit a valid claim by August 24, 2026

Proof Required: No. You do not need a Claim ID or PIN to file, though providing credentials from a notice can speed processing. No receipts or loss documentation are required for the pro rata cash payment.

What Happened?

The lawsuit alleges Costco sent commercial electronic mail messages to Washington residents in ways that violated Washington's commercial electronic mail statute. Plaintiffs claimed certain messages were sent without required disclosures or consent under state law. Costco denies wrongdoing and agreed to settle to resolve the litigation without a trial on the merits.

The settlement creates a $14,000,000 common fund for eligible Washington residents who received Costco commercial emails between June 2, 2021 and July 7, 2026 at an address in Costco's records. After attorneys' fees (up to $4,620,000), expenses ($16,500), and a $2,500 service award are deducted, the remaining net fund is divided equally among valid claimants on a pro rata basis.

There is only one cash path: an equal pro rata payment. No receipts or loss documentation are required. Class members may select PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, or a paper check. A Claim ID or PIN is not required to file, though providing notice credentials can speed processing.

Claims must be submitted online or postmarked by August 24, 2026 through Verita Connect at veritaconnect.com/washingtoncommercialemailsettlement/Claimant. Payments issue after final approval and resolution of any appeals.

How to File Your Claim

1. File online at veritaconnect.com/washingtoncommercialemailsettlement/Claimant
2. Or download and mail the PDF claim form
3. No Claim ID/PIN required, though it speeds processing
4. Submit online or postmark by August 24, 2026
5. Visit the official claim form: https://veritaconnect.com/washingtoncommercialemailsettlement/Claimant

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Pro rata equal cash payment from the $14,000,000 fund; exact amount depends on total valid claims after a maximum of $4,620,000 attorneys' fees, $16,500 expenses, and a $2,500 service award are deducted. Paid via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, or check.

Last reviewed: July 21, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

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