Costco Water Damage / What Costco's attorney told the judge
The plaintiffs' attorney answers: Costco reached its conclusion "without the benefit of any discovery"
"I think his words were Costco is not responsible for the loss. He's made that conclusion without the benefit of any discovery whatsoever or any depositions and jump right to the summary judgment phase. The reality is that Costco is a party to this lawsuit."
Jack Webb, the plaintiffs' attorney. Hearing of October 28, 2026, Byrd v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, St. Johns County, Florida, at 15:19.
The plaintiffs' attorney responding to Costco's argument.
More from the same hearing
"once the refrigerator is picked up, it's not Costco's responsibility, it is the vendor's responsibility."
Kevin Jakab, Costco's attorney. October 28, 2026.
Costco's attorney was describing the case to the judge at the start of his argument. The refrigerator was bought from Costco with delivery and installation. It was installed in the plaintiffs' home on December 2, 2024.
"Evidently, they do not connect a hose. The refrigerator leaks."
Kevin Jakab, Costco's attorney. October 28, 2026.
Costco's own attorney describing to the judge what happened. In its court filings Costco still calls the leak "alleged."
"if there was something that leaked or something that went wrong, we will try to work it out."
Kevin Jakab, Costco's attorney. October 28, 2026.
Costco's attorney telling the judge what Costco's vice president of logistics said to the customer. He calls RXO "our vendor." The claim has not been worked out.