Costa Sunglasses Settlement: Florida Payment and Claim Guide
Costa's $21.75M Florida settlement: Repair Class members paid automatically, Purchase Class claims due January 11, 2027. Who is eligible and how to file.
A $21.75 million Florida settlement would pay Costa repair customers automatically and pay Costa buyers who file a claim by January 11, 2027, if the court approves it.
You may be owed money from the Costa sunglasses settlement if you are a Florida citizen. Florida citizens who paid Costa more than $11.95 to repair non-prescription sunglasses bought by January 31, 2018 would be paid automatically if the court approves the settlement. Florida buyers of those sunglasses between July 28, 2013 and January 31, 2018 must file a claim by January 11, 2027.
The claim form and the Long Form Notice are on the official Costa sunglasses settlement website, and the toll-free number is 1-833-558-0945.
Are You Owed a Payment from the Costa Sunglasses Settlement?
The Repair Class would be paid without filing anything, with members identified from Costa Del Mar, Inc. (Costa) repair records.
You are likely in the Repair Class if Costa charged you more than $11.95 between July 28, 2012 and January 26, 2025 to replace damaged parts on sunglasses bought on or before January 31, 2018. You are likely in the Purchase Class if you bought qualifying Costa sunglasses for personal use between July 28, 2013 and January 31, 2018. Both classes cover only non-prescription, non-promotional sunglasses.
This page describes the settlement terms. It cannot tell you whether you qualify or how much you will receive, because the settlement administrator decides eligibility and amounts. File your purchase claim through the Costa settlement claim page if you think you are a buyer.
Who Is in the Purchase Class and the Repair Class
The Costa sunglasses class action covers Florida citizens only, split into a Purchase Class and a Repair Class with different rules.
| Class | Who | What you do | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Class | Florida citizens who bought qualifying Costa sunglasses for personal use between July 28, 2013 and January 31, 2018 | File a claim form online or by mail | Submitted or postmarked by January 11, 2027 |
| Repair Class | Florida citizens Costa charged more than $11.95 between July 28, 2012 and January 26, 2025 to replace damaged parts on sunglasses bought on or before January 31, 2018 | Nothing to file; choose a payment method through the emailed link | None to file (paid automatically) |
If you fit both classes, you take part only as a Repair Class member. A settlement tracker reports that people in both classes cannot also file a purchase claim. A repair that cost $11.95 or less does not count toward the Repair Class.
This settlement does not cover prescription sunglasses, promotional sunglasses, or anyone who is not a Florida citizen. If you live in another state and paid Costa for a repair, look at the separate out-of-state settlement described below.
How the $21.75 Million Costa Sunglasses Settlement Is Split and Paid
The Costa del Mar settlement sets aside $6,375,000 for the Purchase Class and gives the rest to the Repair Class after administration costs and attorneys' fees come out. Each class member receives a pro rata cash payment, so the amount per person depends on how many valid claims and repairs there are.
As rough arithmetic, not a published figure, the fund of $21,750,000 minus the $6,375,000 purchase share leaves $15,375,000. Class counsel asks for $7,303,605 in attorneys' fees and expenses from the fund. If the court awards the full request, $15,375,000 minus $7,303,605 leaves $8,071,395 for the Repair Class before administration costs. The court may award less.
No per-person dollar estimate has been published for either class. Each repair over $11.95, tracked by its repair number, earns one share, so a person with three qualifying repairs earns three shares. Purchase Class members earn a payment for each eligible purchase.
Repair Class members choose a payment method through an emailed link: paper check, Venmo, PayPal or Zelle. A tracker reports that people who make no choice receive a paper check, and that uncashed payments are voided after 60 days. Settlement money may be taxable depending on what it replaces, so read our guide on whether settlement payments are taxable before you spend it.
How to File a Purchase Claim and Spot Fake Messages
Purchase Class members file a claim form online at the official settlement website or by mail, submitted or postmarked by January 11, 2027. Repair Class members skip these steps.
- Go to the official Costa sunglass litigation website by typing www.CostaSunglassLitigation.com into your browser.
- Open the claim form on the official website and follow its instructions for each qualifying purchase.
- Gather records if you are claiming more than five purchases, because the notice says supporting documentation may be required above five.
- Submit online, or mail a paper form postmarked by January 11, 2027.
A tracker reports that no receipts are needed for up to five qualifying purchases. Our guide to claiming without proof of purchase explains how that kind of rule works, and our walkthrough on how to claim settlement money covers the filing basics.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | Court-authorized notice published |
| January 11, 2027 | Purchase claim forms due (submitted or postmarked) |
| January 19, 2027 | Opt-out requests and objections due (postmarked) |
| March 23, 2027 | Final Approval Hearing |
A tracker reports the hearing is set for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) at the Fourth Judicial Circuit Courthouse in Jacksonville. The date may change, and the hearing may be held by video or phone. No payment date had been announced as of October 10, 2026.
Real settlement notices come from a court-appointed administrator and never ask for a fee to file a claim or release money. Do not click links in unsolicited texts or emails about a Costa payment. Use the official settlement address on this page or call 1-833-558-0945.
What the Lawsuit Alleged
The Costa sunglasses lawsuit alleges that Costa's packaging promised repairs for a "nominal fee" but that Costa charged more than a nominal fee to fix sunglasses damaged by accident, normal wear and tear, or misuse. Costa denies any wrongdoing or liability, and these claims remain allegations.
The case was heard in the Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County, Florida. The notice gives no case name. A settlement tracker reports the case as Haney v. Costa Del Mar, Inc., No. 16-2017-CA-004794, filed in 2017.
The same tracker reports that the court certified the classes in April 2019. It also reports that a January 2026 trial ended in a mistrial and that the parties reached settlement terms in April 2026. For a general picture of how a case moves from filing to payout, see our explainer on how class action settlements work.
What Happens If You Do Nothing or Opt Out
Repair Class members who do nothing still receive a cash payment automatically, while Purchase Class members who do nothing receive no payment. Purchase Class members who skip the claim form are still bound by the settlement and the court's orders.
Opting out keeps your right to sue Costa separately, but it means you get no payment from this settlement. An opt-out request must be written, signed and postmarked by January 19, 2027. The Long Form Notice on the official settlement website explains how to opt out or object.
The settlement is not final until the court approves it at the March 23, 2027 hearing. Payments follow approval, and an appeal can delay them. Our guide on how long a settlement takes to pay explains that waiting period.
Costa Settlements for People outside Florida
A separate $23.9 million settlement, reported by trackers as Reed v. Costa Del Mar, Inc., No. 6:19-cv-1751, covers U.S. residents outside Florida who paid Costa more than $11.95 for a repair. Trackers report it was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and that Florida residents are excluded from it.
Trackers report that payments in that case are automatic and that there is no purchase claim. Trackers report an exclusion and objection deadline of October 26, 2026 and a final approval hearing on December 14, 2026. Confirm those dates on the Costa repairs class action website.
A third case, Smith v. Costa Del Mar, Inc., is reported to cover a nationwide warranty-fee issue for sunglasses bought before January 1, 2016, with automatic payments. To track other open deadlines, browse our list of October 2026 claim deadlines or the full class action index. If you are a Florida citizen who bought qualifying Costa sunglasses, file your Costa sunglasses settlement claim at the official claim site before January 11, 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Costa sunglasses settlement in Florida?
Florida citizens in one of two classes are eligible. The Purchase Class covers people who bought non-prescription, non-promotional Costa sunglasses for personal use between July 28, 2013 and January 31, 2018. The Repair Class covers people Costa charged more than $11.95 between July 28, 2012 and January 26, 2025 to repair sunglasses bought on or before January 31, 2018.
Do I have to file a claim for the Costa settlement?
Only Purchase Class members have to file a claim. Repair Class members are identified from Costa's repair records and paid automatically. Repair Class members choose a payment method through an emailed link.
How much will I get from the Costa sunglasses settlement?
No per-person dollar estimate has been published. Purchase Class members share $6,375,000, and Repair Class members share the rest of the $21,750,000 fund after administration costs and court-approved attorneys' fees. Each eligible purchase or repair over $11.95 earns a pro rata share.
What is the Costa sunglasses settlement claim deadline?
Purchase Class claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by January 11, 2027. Repair Class members file no claim because they are paid automatically. Opt-out requests and objections are due by January 19, 2027.
Is there a Costa sunglasses settlement for people outside Florida?
Yes. Trackers report a separate $23.9 million settlement, Reed v. Costa Del Mar, Inc., for U.S. residents outside Florida who paid Costa more than $11.95 for a repair. Trackers report that payments are automatic and that Florida residents are excluded from it.
What happens if I do nothing?
Repair Class members still receive a cash payment automatically. Purchase Class members who do nothing receive no payment and are still bound by the settlement and the court's orders.
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