The latest coverage I’m seeing is about a California proposed class-action claiming Costco’s membership auto-renewal notices were sent too early/too late and didn’t include required cancellation/renewal details. It centers on allegations that Costco sent an email about ~60 days before an annual renewal charge, which the plaintiff says falls outside California’s required 15-to-45-day notice window.[2][6][7]
What the lawsuit alleges (so far)
- Lead plaintiff: Russel George (California).[7][2]
- Core claim: Costco allegedly violated California’s Automatic Renewal Law by providing a renewal notice that was untimely and deficient (including allegedly missing required information).[1][6][2]
- When a hearing is scheduled: Reporting says a preliminary hearing is set for June in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.[5][1]
Why it’s getting attention
These articles note the broader scrutiny on auto-renewal practices and compare the case to recent attempts to regulate auto-renewals at the federal level, though the details and status vary by jurisdiction.[1]
If you tell me your state (or whether you’re asking about Costco membership auto-renewals in general vs. a specific claim), I can help narrow what matters most for you—e.g., what time window and what notice content are typically at issue.
Sources
Costco lawsuit 2026: A California member says Costco violated auto-renewal law. Are you affected? What the class action means for members.
attorneysmag.comA new class action lawsuit accuses Costco of violating California law by sending untimely and deficient membership renewal notices.
topclassactions.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.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.comA California man is suing Costco, alleging the retailer violated state rules requiring advance notice before auto-renewing memberships.
www.scrippsnews.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 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.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 proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Costco in California, accusing the retailer of violating the state's Automatic Renewal Law by renewing memberships without adequate notice. - The lead plaintiff, Russel George, claims that Costco's 60-day email reminder is outside the 45-day notification window mandated by law. - The lawsuit argues that this lack of timely notice deprived customers of their right to cancel memberships before auto-renewal. - A preliminary hearing is set for...
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