Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Settlement
Pro rata cash payments from the settlement fund. Repair Class members automatically receive a payment for each eligible repair fee over $11.95. Purchase Class members can submit a claim for a pro rata payment per eligible purchase; supporting documentation may be required for more than five qualifying purchases.
Verified November 15, 2026 against costasunglasslitigation.comFound via classaction.orgHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Where this case stands
Accepting claims until January 11, 2027
The final approval hearing is set for March 23, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
- January 11, 2027 · upcomingClaim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
- January 19, 2027 · upcomingOpt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
- March 23, 2027 · upcomingFinal approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.
What happened
Costa Del Mar allegedly promised to repair sunglasses for a "nominal fee" but charged consumers more than a nominal fee to repair sunglasses damaged by accident, normal wear and tear, or misuse. The lawsuit claims this was false, unfair, deceptive, and breached the warranty. Costa agreed to a $21,750,000 settlement to resolve the class action.
Do you qualify?
You may qualify if you are a Florida citizen who bought non-prescription, non-promotional Costa sunglasses for personal use between July 28, 2013 and January 31, 2018. You may also qualify if you were charged a fee by Costa between July 28, 2012 and January 26, 2025 to replace damaged parts of non-prescription, non-promotional Costa sunglasses purchased on or before January 31, 2018, and the repair fee exceeded $11.95.
What the settlement pays
Pro rata cash payments from the settlement fund. Repair Class members automatically receive a payment for each eligible repair fee over $11.95. Purchase Class members can submit a claim for a pro rata payment per eligible purchase; supporting documentation may be required for more than five qualifying purchases.
Paid from a $21.8M settlement fund. Individual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed.
How to file
Purchase Class members must submit a claim form online or postmarked by January 11, 2027. Documentation may be required for more than five qualifying purchases. Repair Class members do not need to file a claim; they will automatically receive a payment for eligible repairs.
Common questions
- How much does the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Pro rata cash payments from the settlement fund. Repair Class members automatically receive a payment for each eligible repair fee over $11.95. Purchase Class members can submit a claim for a pro rata payment per eligible purchase; supporting documentation may be required for more than five qualifying purchases.. The settlement fund is $21.8M.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
- What is the claim deadline for the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Settlement?
- January 11, 2027. Claims are filed free at costasunglasslitigation.com.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Settlement?
- No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
- What is the status of the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Settlement?
- Accepting claims until January 11, 2027. The final approval hearing is set for March 23, 2027. Payments cannot go out before the court approves the settlement there.
- How long until I get paid from the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Settlement?
- Not before the final approval hearing on March 23, 2027; payments usually follow within three to twelve months of approval.How to file a claim, and how long payment takes →
- Is the Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed only at costasunglasslitigation.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
- What happens if I do nothing?
- You receive no payment and, in most class actions, give up the right to sue Costa Del Mar, Inc. separately over these claims. To keep that right, opt out by January 19, 2027.Opting out, objecting, or doing nothing →
Guides:How to tell if you qualifyHow to file a claim, and how long payment takesIs this settlement notice real, or a scam?
Summarised from public settlement documents; confirm terms on the official settlement website. ClaimWatch is not a law firm, and filing a claim is free.
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