CClaimWatch
In litigation — no settlement yetconsumer productsfinance

Johnston v. Costco Wholesale Corporation

Verified September 19, 2026Found via the federal court docketHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, S.D. California (No. 3:26-cv-00403).

  1. January 22, 2026
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against Costco Wholesale Corporation alleging fraud under federal law. The complaint, filed in January 2026, apparently concerns conduct affecting ordinary Costco customers or members, though specific details of the alleged fraud are not provided in the available docket information.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Johnston v. Costco Wholesale Corporation case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed January 22, 2026 in the District Court, S.D. California (No. 3:26-cv-00403).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Johnston v. Costco Wholesale Corporation?
For the plaintiffs: Wesley M. Griffith (Almeida Law Group LLC). For Costco Wholesale Corporation: Charles C. Sipos (Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Anatasia Chernov
  • Bianca Johnston

Defendants

  • Does 1-10
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

Other cases these firms appear in

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

Guides:What is a class action lawsuit?How class membership worksYour options as a class member

Summarised from public settlement documents; confirm terms on the official settlement website. ClaimWatch is not a law firm, and filing a claim is free.

More consumer products settlements

View all →
November 25, 2026No proof neededprivacy

Skin360 BIPA Settlement

Equal payment to all valid claimants from the $4.7 million Settlement Fund, minus Settlement Administrator costs, attorneys' fees (up to one-third of the fund), and service payments to Class Representatives (up to $5,000 each)

November 27, 2026No proof neededconsumer products

Dr. Squatch Products Class Action Settlement

Your payment will be calculated pro rata based on the number of valid claim forms submitted by the settlement class.

December 14, 2026consumer products

Thinkware Dashcam Settlement

Pro rata payment based on number of valid claims submitted

December 17, 2026consumer products

Service Spot Settlement - ParkOn.com and CheapAirportParking.org Reservation Fee

Pro rata portion of the Settlement Fund based on the total amount of processing fees paid