Talamantes v. Costco Wholesale Corporation
May 15, 2026OUTCOME: Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
The case went to trial and the plaintiff won. A federal jury in San Francisco unanimously found Costco liable for disability discrimination and awarded Aaron Talamantes $200,000 in damages; the verdict ... was reported in May 2026. Plaintiff’s counsel at trial were Sam Setyan of Setyan Law APC, along with Shelley Molineaux and David Ratner of Ratner Molineaux, LLP, and the verdict was 9-0. His attorneys said they expect attorneys’ fees to add significantly to that amount.
