Haney v. Costa Del Mar, Inc.

A $21,750,000 settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against Costa Del Mar, Inc. (“Costa”). The lawsuit alleges that: (i) Costa’s promise to repair sunglasses for a “nominal fee” was false, unfair, deceptive, and likely to mislead a reasonable consumer; and (ii) Costa breached the “nominal fee” warranty when it charged consumers more than a nominal fee to repair sunglasses damaged by accident, normal wear and tear, or misuse.

The Settlement Classes include: All citizens of the State of Florida who: (i) between July 28, 2013 and January 31, 2018, purchased non-prescription, non-promotional Costa sunglasses for personal use (Purchase Class) or (ii) were charged a fee by Costa between July 28, 2012 and January 26, 2025 to replace damaged components of their non-prescription, non-promotional Costa sunglasses (for sunglasses purchased on or before January 31, 2018) (Repair Class).

If you are a Repair 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 repairs must have exceeded $11.95.

If you are a Purchase Class Member, you can submit a Claim Form to receive a pro rata (a legal term meaning equal share) cash payment from the Settlement Fund for each eligible purchase. Supporting documentation may be required to receive a cash payment for more than five (5) qualifying purchases.

$6,375,000 of the Settlement Fund will be allocated for the Purchase Class, and the remainder of the Settlement Fund will be allocated for the Repair Class after settlement administration costs and Class Counsel’s Attorneys’ Fees and Expenses have been deducted.

Your Legal Rights and Options

Rights and Options		Deadline
Submit a Claim Form	If you are a Purchase Class Member, the only way to get a cash payment is to submit a timely and valid Claim Form. If you are a Repair Class Member, you do not need to submit a Claim Form to receive a cash payment.	Submitted or Postmarked by: January 11, 2027
EXCLUDE YOURSELF	Get no cash payment. Keep your right to file your own lawsuit against the Released Parties about the Released Claims that are released by the Settlement in this lawsuit.	Postmarked by: January 19, 2027
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT	Stay in the Settlement, but tell the Court why you do not agree with the Settlement. You will still be bound by the Settlement if the Court approves it.	Filed by: January 19, 2027
DO NOTHING	Repair Class Members will receive a cash payment. Purchase Class Members will not get a cash payment. Give up your legal rights.

• These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in 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.