A class-action lawsuit filed in California against Costco Wholesale Corporation, alleging the retailer violated the state's Automatic Renewal Law by sending membership renewal notices approximately 60 days before auto-charging customers' cards, outside the required 15-to-45-day window.

The suit, brought by plaintiff Russel George, claims inadequate notice led to unauthorized renewals, potentially affecting millions of Costco members nationwide.

This legal challenge highlights ongoing scrutiny of subscription-based retail models, focusing on transparency in auto-renewal practices for Costco's $65 annual memberships.