California Residents May Receive Benefits from Cosequin® Class Action Settlement
Cosequin® Class Action Settlement Overview
California residents who purchased specific Cosequin® dog products for personal use between May 3, 2016, and May 6, 2022, may be entitled to benefits from a recent class action settlement. The settlement, amounting to $11.5 million, addresses claims that Nutramax Laboratories falsely advertised the benefits and effectiveness of its Cosequin® supplements. While the defendants, Nutramax Laboratories and Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, deny any wrongdoing, a settlement has been reached to resolve the claims against them.
Who is Affected?
The group eligible for benefits includes individuals in California who purchased the following Cosequin® products:
- - Cosequin® DS Maximum Strength Chewable Tablets
- - Cosequin® DS Maximum Strength Plus MSM Chewable Tablets
- - Cosequin® Maximum Strength Plus MSM Chewable Tablets
- - Cosequin® with MSM Chewable Tablets
- - Cosequin® DS Maximum Strength Plus MSM Soft Chews
- - Cosequin® Maximum Strength Plus MSM Soft Chews
- - Cosequin® with MSM Soft Chews
These products must have been bought for personal use, meaning they were intended for household pets rather than for resale or commercial purposes.
What Does the Settlement Include?
As part of the settlement, eligible claimants can submit a claim form either online at www.CosequinCASettlement.com or via mail by the deadline of July 21, 2026. Individuals can receive up to $25 for each unit of Cosequin® product purchased during the specified time period, capped at a maximum benefit of $150 per household. Notably, each household, defined as all residents living at a single address, may only submit one claim form.
The $11.5 million fund is designated to cover monetary obligations to group members, ensure settlement payments, provide service awards, and cover legal fees as ordered by the court after submission of the attorney's fees and costs application. If valid claims exceed the available settlement fund after accounting for these expenses, individual payments will be reduced proportionally.
Options for Settlement Class Members
If you prefer not to be legally bound by the settlement, you must submit a request for exclusion, postmarked no later than June 22, 2026. By opting out, you preserve your right to file an individual lawsuit against the defendants concerning the claims raised in this case. Conversely, if you remain in the settlement, you can formally object to the settlement terms, including the attorney fees and service awards, ahead of the same June date.
Detailed instructions for opting out or objecting can be found in the formal notice available on the settlement website. If you fail to take action by the deadlines, you will forfeit your right to any settlement payment and will be bound by the court's decisions. A final approval hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2026, where the court will review the settlement's terms, including attorney fees of up to 33% of the fund and any objections raised.
This summary aims to inform affected individuals about the ongoing class action and their potential entitlements. For further details, you can visit www.CosequinCASettlement.com or reach the settlement information line at 1-888-899-7783.
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