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Costa Del Mar controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Warner Music sues six Ray-Ban-linked eyewear companies over unlicensed music in social media adverts

    Lawsuit filed

    A Warner Music lawsuit filed in New York on 9 October 2026 in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York accuses six EssilorLuxottica-linked companies — Luxottica Group S.p.A., Luxottica of America, Oakley, Chapter 4 Corp., Costa Del Mar and Eye Buy Direct — of using copyrighted music in social media adverts for eyewear brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley and Sunglass Hut without permission. The 23 Warner-affiliated plaintiffs allege unauthorised use of at least 427 sound recordings and musical compositions, including direct, contributory and vicarious copyright infringement, and seek up to $150,000 in statutory damages per work. The allegations are Warner's account and have not been tested by the court.

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    • The plaintiffs seek up to $150,000 (£114,000) in statutory damages per work.
    • The businesses are linked to EssilorLuxottica, and the 23 Warner-affiliated plaintiffs allege unauthorised use of at least 427 sound recordings and musical compositions.
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  2. Warranty-related deceptive-trade-practice lawsuits

    Costa was involved in lawsuits alleging that its warranty promise to repair or replace glasses for a “nominal fee” was misleading because the fee could be nearly the price of a new pair. The allegations concerned warranty disclosures and consumer expectations; the supplied source does not establish a final disposition.

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