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

A 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]

If you want, tell me whether you’re looking for U.S. coverage only or also UK/regional subscription auto-renewal issues, and I’ll narrow it to that.