Costco faces legal challenge over membership renewal notices
A California man is suing Costco, alleging the retailer violated state rules requiring advance notice before auto-renewing memberships.
www.scrippsnews.comA new class-action lawsuit alleges that Costco’s membership auto‑renewal notices violated California’s automatic renewal notice rules (timing and adequacy of the notice), and the case is described as filed by a California man challenging how Costco warned him before his renewal charge.[7][9]
What the allegations claim
- Named plaintiff: The lawsuit is attributed to Russel George.[9][7]
- Notice timing issue (California law): The complaint alleges Costco sent the renewal notice about 60 days before the renewal charge, which the plaintiff argues falls outside California’s required 15 to 45 day window.[7][9]
- Why it matters: The filing argues the plaintiff would have canceled had the notice arrived in time.[10][9]
- Membership tiers mentioned: The reporting notes Costco’s $65 annual membership and $130 executive membership as relevant context.[9]
Status / what to expect next
Reporting states the case was filed in federal court in California and describes it as a class action seeking relief and/or changes to practices, with next procedural steps discussed (including a preliminary hearing date mentioned in coverage).[1][2]
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