Costa Del Mar Warranties
February 2020: This case was stayed as a result of a settlement agreement reached in Smith v. Costa Del Mar. Click here to learn more about the settlement agreement and its status.
September 2019: This case was transferred to another Florida court. (Case No. 19-cv-1751, M.D. Fla.)
April 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Costa Del Mar for allegedly misrepresenting that its warranty promises to replace scratched lenses, frames, and other parts on sunglasses for a small fee when, according to the complaint, the company charges much higher fees plus shipping and handling fees. (Seaman et al v. Costa Del Mar, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-373, M.D. Fla.)
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