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Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Warranty Fee Settlement
Court case: Smith v. Costa Del Mar, Inc. (Case No. 16-2025-CA-004472)
If you paid Costa a warranty fee ($11.95 + tax) to repair or replace non-prescription Costa sunglasses damaged by a manufacturer's defect between Aug 20, 2013 and Feb 29, 2020, you'll automatically get a pro-rata cash payment from a $4,095,000 settlement — no claim needed.
All citizens in the United States who (i) purchased a pair of non-prescription Costa sunglasses prior to January 1, 2016; and (ii) paid Costa a warranty fee to repair or replace those sunglasses damaged by a manufacturer's defect from August 20, 2013, to February 29, 2020. Payout: $4,095,000 Settlement Fund; an automatic pro rata cash payment for each eligible warranty repair (the warranty processing fee was $11.95 plus tax per claim). Payment amount is determined after attorneys' fees and expenses (up to $1,200,000 requested) and administration costs are deducted from the Fund. No proof of purchase is required to file. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on September 12, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
U.S. citizens who bought a pair of non-prescription Costa sunglasses before January 1, 2016 and paid Costa a warranty fee to repair or replace them for a manufacturer's defect between August 20, 2013 and February 29, 2020.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
All citizens in the United States who (i) purchased a pair of non-prescription Costa sunglasses prior to January 1, 2016; and (ii) paid Costa a warranty fee to repair or replace those sunglasses damaged by a manufacturer's defect from August 20, 2013, to February 29, 2020.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Epiq issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Make sure Epiq has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
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3No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
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4Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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Common questions
Is the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Warranty Fee settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Warranty Fee settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Epiq. File only through the official settlement website (costasunglasswarrantysettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on September 12, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All citizens in the United States who (i) purchased a pair of non-prescription Costa sunglasses prior to January 1, 2016; and (ii) paid Costa a warranty fee to repair or replace those sunglasses damaged by a manufacturer's defect from August 20, 2013, to February 29, 2020.
How much can I get from the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Warranty Fee settlement?
$4,095,000 Settlement Fund; an automatic pro rata cash payment for each eligible warranty repair (the warranty processing fee was $11.95 plus tax per claim). Payment amount is determined after attorneys' fees and expenses (up to $1,200,000 requested) and administration costs are deducted from the Fund. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
No claim deadline applies to this record: the payment is issued automatically, without a claim form.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
When will Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Warranty Fee Settlement pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Warranty Fee Settlement claim form?
No separate claim form is required for this settlement — eligible class members are handled through the official administrator or government program. Confirm details on the official source.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Status history
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Disclaimer
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