Costco is facing a new class-action lawsuit alleging it violated California’s automatic membership renewal “notice window” rules by sending renewal notices too early (and, in some accounts, also allegedly failing to provide certain required cancellation/notice details).
What the lawsuit says
- The case was filed by California plaintiff Russel George, who claims Costco didn’t comply with California requirements that automatic-renewal notices be sent no more than 45 days and no less than 15 days before the membership renews/charges.[1][2]
- Coverage reports the complaint alleges Costco sent an email renewal notice around 60 days before the charge, outside the permitted 15–45 day timeframe.[4][5]
- The suit targets Costco’s annual membership auto-renewal process and seeks to represent other affected customers.[5][1]
What could happen next
- Several reports indicate the matter is expected to proceed through the courts, with mentions of future hearings/scheduling tied to the case.[3][5]
If you want, tell me whether you care most about dates/status (e.g., next hearing, procedural posture) or what legal claims are being asserted, and I’ll focus on that angle.
Sources
A new class action lawsuit accuses Costco of violating California law by sending untimely and deficient membership renewal notices.
topclassactions.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 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.
community.triblive.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 is facing a proposed class action in federal court in California alleging the retailer failed to follow state rules governing automatic membership renewals, leading to charges that customers say they did not expect. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California by California...
www.lawcommentary.comA California man is suing Costco, alleging the retailer violated state rules requiring advance notice before auto-renewing memberships.
www.scrippsnews.comA California man has filed a class-action lawsuit against the warehouse retailer.
www.syracuse.comCostco faces a class action lawsuit over $65 membership auto-renewals, with claims of untimely notices and missing details under California law.
swikblog.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 …
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