This is a routine scheduling order that sets the case for trial in six months. No material impact on COST stock. Monitor for substantive motions (Daubert/dispositive) due October 16, 2026, which could shift case risk, but the current order is inconsequential.
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Executive Summary
The court issued a pretrial scheduling order in Lopez v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, setting a jury trial for January 19, 2027, and discovery deadlines. This is a routine procedural ruling with no liability determination, damages, or injunctive relief. No material impact on COST.
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Key Facts
- Jury trial set for January 19, 2027, estimated 5-7 days.
- Non-expert discovery cutoff: September 21, 2026.
- Expert discovery cutoff: November 2, 2026.
- Mediation deadline extended to September 14, 2026.
- Daubert/dispositive motions due October 16, 2026.
- No damages, liability, or injunction determined.
Financial Impact
No financial impact — scheduling order only.
Risk Factors
- No material risk from this procedural order; the underlying case remains pending but the scheduling order does not address liability or damages.
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Documents Analyzed
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| Document | Accession Number |
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| COURT-RULING Data (Synthetic) | court-cfc5458b6d-COST |
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