Costa Sunglass Warranty Settlement: $4.095 Million, Paid Automatically
Settlement — Claims Process
The Costa sunglass warranty settlement is Smith v. Costa Del Mar, a $4.095 million deal over the $11.95 fee Costa charged to fix sunglasses sold with a “lifetime warranty.” There is no claim form. As of October 21, 2026, the opt-out window has closed, and a Florida judge will decide on final approval on January 20, 2027. Two other Costa settlements are running at the same time and cover different people.
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What the Lawsuit Says Costa Did
Costa Del Mar sold sunglasses backed by what it called a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects. The lawsuit alleges that Costa still charged an $11.95 processing fee, plus tax, on each warranty claim to repair or replace sunglasses with a defect. The plaintiff argues that this violates the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
Costa has not admitted wrongdoing. The settlement covers only fees for defect repairs. Higher charges for accidents, scratches and wear and tear are the subject of separate cases, described below.
Case details
Smith v. Costa Del Mar, Inc., Case No. 16-2025-CA-004472, Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, Florida. It is a state case filed on or about July 24, 2025. The same claim was filed in federal court in 2018 as No. 3:18-cv-1011 in the Middle District of Florida. A three-case Costa settlement filed around February 13, 2020 was reversed by the Eleventh Circuit in Smith v. Miorelli, 93 F.4th 1206 (2024). On June 17, 2025 Judge Timothy Corrigan dismissed the federal case for lack of jurisdiction. Then it was refiled in Duval County. The administrator is Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions. Official site: CostaSunglassWarrantySettlement.com.
Status: Preliminarily Approved, Final Hearing January 20, 2027
We could not open the official site, so we could not check these dates there. It blocked automated access. If your notice shows different dates, go by the notice.
Who Is in the Class
You are in the class if you are a U.S. citizen who bought non-prescription Costa sunglasses before January 1, 2016 and paid Costa a warranty fee to repair or replace them because of a manufacturer's defect between August 20, 2013 and February 29, 2020.
Class members are identified from Costa's own repair records, and each repair has its own RI number. That is why there is no claim form and no receipt is needed. If you received a notice, it lists a unique ID and PIN. Use them on the official site to pick how you want to be paid. If you do not pick, you get a paper check.
How Much You Get: Small, Per Repair
Cash your check or claim your electronic payment within 60 days. Under the agreement, payments not collected in that time are voided. If at least $150,000 is left over, people who did cash their first payment get a second distribution.
The other Costa settlements pay more but cover different repairs. Reed v. Costa Del Mar (M.D. Fla., No. 6:19-cv-01751) is a $23.9 million deal for non-Florida buyers charged more than $11.95 for accident or wear-and-tear repairs between April 3, 2015 and January 28, 2026. Payment is automatic. Its opt-out date is October 26, 2026, and the fairness hearing is December 14, 2026 before Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. Haney v. Costa Del Mar (Duval County, No. 16-2017-CA-004794) is a $21.75 million deal for Florida citizens. Florida buyers must file a claim by January 11, 2027, and its final hearing is March 23, 2027.
Costa Warranty Case Timeline
2018 — Federal Warranty Suit Filed
Smith v. Costa Del Mar is filed in the Middle District of Florida (No. 3:18-cv-1011). It claims the $11.95 fee on lifetime-warranty repairs violates the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
February 13, 2020 — Three-Case Deal Filed
Costa agrees to settle the Smith, Reed and Haney cases together. The deal relies heavily on product vouchers.
2024 — Eleventh Circuit Reverses
In Smith v. Miorelli, 93 F.4th 1206, the appeals court sides with objectors and sends the case back. It raises the question of whether a federal court has jurisdiction at all.
June 17, 2025 — Federal Case Dismissed
Judge Timothy Corrigan dismisses the case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. On or about July 24, 2025 it is refiled in Duval County as No. 16-2025-CA-004472.
August 17, 2026 — Preliminary Approval
The Duval County court preliminarily approves the $4,095,000 settlement. The opt-out and objection window closes October 8, 2026.
January 20, 2027 — Final Approval Hearing
The court decides whether to grant final approval. Payments follow only after approval and after any appeals are resolved.
Three Things to Watch For
Three Costa settlements running at once, each with its own website and deadlines, make it easy to confuse people:
“File your Costa warranty claim” forms
The warranty settlement has no claim form. Payment comes automatically from Costa's repair records. A site that asks for card details or a fee to “process” your share is not the administrator. The only Costa settlement with a claim form is the Florida Haney deal, at CostaSunglassLitigation.com.
Payment-app requests that ask for logins
Real notices ask you to enter the unique ID and PIN printed on your notice on the official site. The Florida deal offers check, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. No real administrator asks for your bank password or for a fee to release a payment.
Mixed-up deadlines
Messages that blend the three deals give wrong dates. Warranty opt-out: closed October 8, 2026. Repairs opt-out: October 26, 2026. Florida claims: January 11, 2027. Check every date against your own notice.
Costa Sunglass Warranty Settlement — Questions People Actually Ask
Short answers to the questions people ask most about this case.
Is there a class action lawsuit against Costa Sunglasses?
Yes. Three cases have settled. Smith (the warranty-fee case, $4.095 million) and Reed (repair fees above $11.95, $23.9 million, non-Florida) pay automatically. Haney ($21.75 million) covers Florida citizens, and Florida buyers must file a claim by January 11, 2027. Costa denies wrongdoing in each.
Do I need to file a claim for the Costa sunglass warranty settlement?
No. Class members are identified from Costa's repair records and paid automatically, one share per eligible repair. You can choose a payment method with the ID and PIN on your notice. If you do not, you get a paper check.
How much is the Costa del Mar settlement payout amount?
It depends on how many eligible repairs there are. The $4,095,000 fund is divided equally after fees and costs. Our earlier report estimated about $2.25 per repair. The separate Reed repairs deal has been put at about $48 per repair.
When will I get paid?
Not before final approval. The hearing is January 20, 2027, and payment waits for any appeals to end. Once you receive it, cash or claim it within 60 days or it is voided.
Can I still opt out or object?
Not in the warranty case. That window closed October 8, 2026. Florida citizens in the Haney deal can opt out or object until January 19, 2027.
Is the Costa del Mar settlement email real?
Real notices come from the court-appointed administrator, Epiq, and point to CostaSunglassWarrantySettlement.com, CostaRepairsClassAction.com or CostaSunglassLitigation.com. They ask only for the ID and PIN printed on the notice and never for a fee. If in doubt, type the address yourself instead of clicking the link.
What is the Smith vs Costa del Mar lawsuit?
Smith challenged the $11.95 fee charged on lifetime-warranty repairs. It began in federal court in 2018. An earlier settlement was reversed on appeal in 2024, and the federal case was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction on June 17, 2025. It was refiled in Duval County and settled for $4,095,000.
Will this settlement fix or replace my broken Costa sunglasses?
No. The settlement only pays back part of fees paid in the past, from August 20, 2013 to February 29, 2020. It does not handle new warranty requests. For a repair today, or to find out what Costa covers without a receipt, contact Costa directly.
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