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If you are a U.S. citizen who purchased non-prescription, non-promotional Costa sunglasses before January 1, 2018, and were charged a fee by Costa to repair or replace damage to those sunglasses between April 3, 2015, and January 28, 2026, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a Settlement.
A $23,900,000 Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Costa Del Mar, Inc. (“Costa”). The lawsuit alleges that Costa violated the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act by promising to repair or replace scratched lenses, frames, and other parts of its sunglasses damaged by accident, normal wear and tear, or misuse for a “nominal fee” and then charging more than a nominal fee for repairs. Costa denies any wrongdoing. The parties have reached an agreement to settle the lawsuit.
The Settlement Class includes: All citizens of the United States who purchased nonprescription, non-promotional Costa sunglasses before January 1, 2018, and who were charged a fee by Costa from April 3, 2015 to January 28, 2026, to repair or replace components of their sunglasses that Costa determined were damaged as a result of accident, normal wear and tear, or misuse. Your repairs must have exceeded $11.95. The Settlement Class excludes Florida residents.
If you are a Settlement Class Member, you will automatically receive a pro rata (a legal term meaning equal share) cash payment from the Settlement Fund for each eligible repair. Your payment amount will be determined after settlement administration costs and Class Counsel’s attorneys’ fees and expenses have been deducted from the Settlement Fund.
Recently, notice was provided because the Court established or “certified” the lawsuit as a class action, but notice is now being sent to notify you that a settlement of the lawsuit has been reached and you may be eligible for a cash payment from the Settlement.
Your rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained on this Website.
The Court must decide whether to approve the Settlement and Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses. No cash payments will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement.