Howell v. Costco Wholesale Corporation

What this case is about

Consumers are suing Costco, the membership-based warehouse retailer, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive pricing practices that misled shoppers about the true cost or value of products sold in its stores. The plaintiffs claim that Costco represented items as discounted or specially priced when in reality the advertised savings were misleading or inaccurate, causing customers to pay more than they would have had they known the true pricing situation. The proposed class likely includes Costco members and customers across the country who purchased products subject to these allegedly deceptive pricing representations during a specified time period. The lawsuit seeks compensation and other relief on behalf of all affected consumers who were allegedly deceived by Costco's pricing representations.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing. See our FAQ for how class actions work and what it means to be a class member.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically from the public docket and has not been reviewed by an attorney. It may contain errors and may not reflect subsequent filings. Published by Access Law Group; responsible attorney Bogdan Enica, Esq..