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Washington Commercial Email Settlement (Aaland v. Costco)
Court case: Michael Aaland v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, Case No. 25-2-16392-0
Costco has agreed to pay $14 million to settle a class action claiming it sent commercial emails with false or misleading subject lines to Washington residents. If you received Costco marketing emails while living in Washington between June 2, 2021 and July 7, 2026, you can file a claim by August 24, 2026 for an equal share of the fund.
All persons who received a commercial electronic mail message transmitted by Costco Wholesale Corporation or someone acting on its behalf at any time from June 2, 2021, through July 7, 2026, and who were Washington residents at the time of receipt, at an email address appearing in Costco's data. Excludes Costco, entities with a controlling interest in Costco, its current or former directors, officers, counsel, their immediate families, and anyone who validly requests exclusion. Payout: Costco will pay $14,000,000 into a settlement fund. Settlement payments will be equally distributed to all Settlement Class Members who submit timely and valid Claim Forms, after deduction of settlement costs, court-awarded attorneys' fees and expenses, and any Service Award to the Class Representative. No proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: August 24, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on July 19, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You qualify if you received a commercial (marketing) email sent by or on behalf of Costco between June 2, 2021 and July 7, 2026, were a Washington resident when you received it, and the email address appears in Costco's records.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
All persons who received a commercial electronic mail message transmitted by Costco Wholesale Corporation or someone acting on its behalf at any time from June 2, 2021, through July 7, 2026, and who were Washington residents at the time of receipt, at an email address appearing in Costco's data. Excludes Costco, entities with a controlling interest in Costco, its current or former directors, officers, counsel, their immediate families, and anyone who validly requests exclusion.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
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- Payment only issues if the settlement is approved and becomes final; a final approval hearing is scheduled.
- Your rights are affected even if you never file.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check that the Costco commercial emails reached you inside the class period.
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2File a valid claim form before the deadline.
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Common questions
Is the Washington Commercial Email Settlement (Aaland v. Costco) settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Washington Commercial Email Settlement (Aaland v. Costco) settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Verita. File only through the official settlement website (www.washingtoncommercialemailsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on July 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All persons who received a commercial electronic mail message transmitted by Costco Wholesale Corporation or someone acting on its behalf at any time from June 2, 2021, through July 7, 2026, and who were Washington residents at the time of receipt, at an email address appearing in Costco's data. Excludes Costco, entities with a controlling interest in Costco, its current or former directors, officers, counsel, their immediate families, and anyone who validly requests exclusion.
How much can I get from the Washington Commercial Email Settlement (Aaland v. Costco) settlement?
Costco will pay $14,000,000 into a settlement fund. Settlement payments will be equally distributed to all Settlement Class Members who submit timely and valid Claim Forms, after deduction of settlement costs, court-awarded attorneys' fees and expenses, and any Service Award to the Class Representative. 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?
The claim deadline is August 24, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
When will Washington Commercial Email Settlement (Aaland v. Costco) 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 Washington Commercial Email Settlement (Aaland v. Costco) claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Verita. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Verita).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.