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Amazon returns settlement: claims due December 1, 2026

Published October 19, 2026 · Sources checked October 19, 2026

Claims are due December 1, 2026. This update reflects information available when its sources were checked; follow the linked official source for current status before taking action.
Type
Class action settlement
Status
Open
Claim deadline
Sources checked
Official source
returnsettlement.com

Amazon agreed to settle a class action alleging that certain of its return policies and practices violated Washington consumer protection and other laws. Some class members are paid automatically; others must file a claim.

Who is eligible

Amazon customers covered by the two settlement subclasses defined in the official notice. Settlement Subclass A members are paid automatically and do not need to file. Settlement Subclass B members must submit a claim showing they more likely than not belong to Subclass B. See FAQ 5 on the settlement website to learn which subclass applies to you.

Payment

Subclass B members with approved claims share a common fund of 7.3% of the net settlement fund, in proportion to their unpaid transaction amounts. Payments are made only if the court approves the settlement.

Key dates

  • File a claim by December 1, 2026.
  • Opt out or object by December 1, 2026.
  • Final approval hearing: March 16, 2027.

How to take action

Subclass B members file a claim form on the settlement website by December 1, 2026. Subclass A members do not need to do anything to be paid.

Proof required: Subclass B claims must show you more likely than not qualify.

Case

In re: Amazon Return Policy Litigation, No. 2:23-cv-01372-JNW, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Details come from the official settlement website, checked October 19, 2026. Read it before submitting information. Claims Match cannot determine whether you qualify or file a claim for you.