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Costco email settlement, closed August 24, 2026, when Washington residents get paid
Last checked July 25, 2026
Costco agreed to a $14 million settlement in Aaland v. Costco Wholesale Corporation over promotional emails with subject lines like 'Today is the last day' when the sale was not ending. Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act treats that as a misleading subject line. Washington residents who received Costco commercial emails between June 2, 2021 and July 7, 2026 could file with no proof.
Claims closed August 24, 2026. Each valid claim gets a pro rata share of the fund.
Where it stands
The deadline was August 24, 2026. Our source lists no hearing date and no approval order, and it reports no payments.
The administrator is in the counting phase. Nothing pays until the court approves.
When checks usually go out
The judge grants final approval, an appeal window of about 30 days runs, the administrator finishes checking claims, then checks or electronic payments go out. Each step takes weeks to months, and a single appeal can add a year. Because the class covers five years of Costco email recipients across an entire state, the per-person share depends heavily on how many people filed.
If you filed
Save the confirmation number from your filing. Address and payment method changes go through the administrator, and that number is how they find you. Nobody can speed up your payment, and anyone selling that for a fee is after your money. The Payout app lists settlements that are still open, if you want to catch the next one before its deadline; filing on any administrator site is free either way.
Questions about the Costco Email settlement
When will the Costco email settlement pay?
No date is set. Claims closed August 24, 2026, and payment waits on final approval, the appeal window, and claim review.
How much is the Costco email settlement worth per person?
A pro rata share of $14 million after fees and costs. The figure is not known until the administrator counts valid claims.
Do I need proof I got Costco emails?
No proof was required. Claimants certified that they received Costco commercial emails in Washington during the class period.
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