Latest News About Costco Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Membership Auto Renewal Notices

Costco is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it violated California’s automatic membership renewal notice rules by sending renewal notices outside the legally required window.[1]

What the lawsuit alleges

• The named plaintiff, Russel George (California), claims Costco did not provide the required advance renewal notice before his annual membership renewal.[6][1]
• The complaint centers on California law requiring renewal notices to be sent at least 15 days and no more than 45 days before the membership expires, and the suit alleges the notice timing was outside that range.[8][1]
• The reporting also describes the issue as an email notice being sent roughly 60 days before the automatic charge, which the plaintiff argues is too early under the statute.[6][8]

Membership and renewal context mentioned in coverage

• Costco’s memberships referenced include a $65 annual membership and an “executive” $130 annual membership.[1]

Status / where it was filed

• Coverage indicates the case is pending in federal court in California (Northern District of California).[5]

If you want, tell me your preferred state (or “nationwide”), and whether you care more about timing of the notice or cancellation-method requirements—I can summarize the specific allegations on that angle.