Costco is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated California’s “Automatic Renewal Law” by sending membership auto-renewal notices outside the required timing window. The plaintiff, Russel George, claims he received an email renewal notice about 60 days before the membership charge—earlier than the law’s 15-to-45-day requirement—and that, had he received timely notice, he would have canceled.[1][7][8]
What the lawsuit alleges
- The lawsuit argues Costco did not provide renewal notice “at least 15 days — and no more than 45 days” before an annual membership expires.[5][1]
- It claims the notice was untimely and “deficient,” depriving the customer of legally required information and cancellation methods.[7][8]
- It involves Costco’s two membership tiers (a $65 annual membership and an “executive” membership at $130 annually).[1]
Procedural status (as reported)
- Reporting indicates the case is moving forward in federal court for Northern District of California, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for June.[3]
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A new class action lawsuit accuses Costco of violating California law by sending untimely and deficient membership renewal notices.
topclassactions.comCostco is being sued as part of a class action lawsuit over claims that it violated California law by sending untimely and deficient renewal notices.
marketrealist.comcostco faces class action lawsuit over membership auto renewal notices at a moment when automatic renewals are drawing closer scrutiny from consumers and courts. The case centers on whether Costco’s email reminders arrive late and leave out details California law says members should receive before a card is charged. What Happens When an Auto-Renewal Notice …
www.el-balad.comA Costco Auto-renewal Legal Challenge is now at the center of a class-action lawsuit filed by a California man who says the company did not follow the state’s auto-renewal notice law. The complaint was filed over Costco memberships and claims the required renewal warning did not arrive in time. The case is scheduled for a …
www.el-balad.comcostco auto renewal lawsuit claims Costco violated California’s auto-renewal law by failing to give a required membership renewal notice in time. California man Russel George says the issue involved an annual membership that renewed without the notice he says the law requires. The case is moving forward in the U. S. District Court for the …
www.el-balad.comThe charge appeared on Russel George's credit card statement in January 2026: $65, from Costco, for another year of his Gold Star membership. By that point,
www.newsanyway.comCostco, the retail giant known for its bulk bargains and fiercely loyal membership base, is now at the center of a class action lawsuit that could reshape how companies…
evrimagaci.orgA California man is suing Costco, alleging the retailer violated state rules requiring advance notice before auto-renewing memberships.
www.scrippsnews.comCostco is getting hit with a class action lawsuit and it’s all because of a California man who’s accusing the company of violating the state’s law on auto-renewals for memberships. So, there’s a law requiring companies to give customers a renewal notice at least 15 days — and no more than 45 days — before an annual membership expires. Russel George, the California resident, says Costco didn’t comply with that law.
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