Pet lovers… you can claim online for Nestle & Waggin Dog Treat Settlement at DogTreatProductsSettlement.com, if your dog was harmed by eating Waggin’ Train or Canyon Creek Ranch dog treat products.
Two dozen pet owners sued Nestle Purina PetCare Co. and Waggin’ Train LLC, claiming that animals were injured or killed by eating chicken its jerky treats. It is claimed that Waggin’ Train or Canyon Creek Ranch dog treat products imported from or containing ingredients from China were defective even some pets become sick and/or die after consuming the products. But Food and Drug Administration officials said that despite extensive testing, they couldn't pinpoint any cause. The settlement still has to be approved by a judge; Nestle Purina PetCare Co. and Waggin’ Train LLC have agreed to create a $6.5 million cash fund for owner expenses. If you think your animal was harmed, visit DogTreatProductsSettlement.com, and get the complete details to submit claims online for monetary relief.
Many brands of the jerky strips, nuggets and other products have been linked to deaths of more than 1,000 dogs and more than 4,800 complaints of pet illness. Several lawsuits were filed against Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Waggin’ Train, LLC alleged that Dog Treat Products were defective and may have caused pets to become ill or die.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Waggin’ Train promoted the Jerky Treats as being, inter alia, “natural,” “genuine,” “wholesome,” “healthy,” and made from “only the most simple and pure ingredients.” But, they did not disclose the material fact that the Jerky Treats were poisonous to dogs, because they were produced as well as processed with harmful antibiotics, diseased bird parts, and other toxic ingredients, in Chinese facilities that were not subject to the same mistake as their counterparts in the United States.
Even there was not any warning about the known dangers of feeding the Jerky Treats to dogs, despite years of complaints by pet owners to the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), as well as to Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Waggin’ Train directly. Some pets became become sick and/or died after consuming the products. They suffered from gastrointestinal distress, vomiting, diarrhea, increased urination, lethargy, and finally, liver and kidney problems. Some of the dogs could not improve from their injuries and perished, and died after consuming the products.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Waggin’ Train, LLC have denied any wrongdoing also the court has not decided which side is right.
Who’s Eligible?
You are a Class Member of the dog treat settlement if you bought or acquired, or if your pets used or consumed, Waggin’ Train or Canyon Creek Ranch dog treat products (check out the complete list ) imported from China or containing any ingredient imported from China.
Potential reward:
Defendants have agreed to create a $6,500,000 cash Settlement Fund, from which eligible consumers and/or pet owners may recover a cash payment for up to 100% of convinced documented economic damages - the expenses you incurred related to your purchase or your pet’s consumption of the Dog Treat Products, and include veterinary screening or treatment bills and other expenses linked to your pet’s illness and/or death. Even pet owners may also get up to a $300 payment per pet for realistic economic damages, for which you do not have supporting documentation.
To get a payment, submit your Claim Form by mail, facsimile or email (.pdf) to the Claims Administrator before April 1, 2015. It is still must to complete a Claim Form and give complete information about your economic damages to get payment of your undocumented expenses.
The claims may be subject to pro rata reductions and other limitations:
The total amount of money available to compensate pet owners for healthy pet screening or testing in cases where the pet did not become ill or die is limited to a total of $100,000.
The total amount of money available for settlement of purchases of dog treat products is limited to $700,000.
If the total value of claims for all other economic damages go over the total class action settlement fund available, the claims may be subject to a pro rata reduction.
Proof of Purchase:
Dog Treat Purchase: It includes receipts, credit card statements, cancelled checks, copies of the product labels or any other records that show you purchased the food and how much you paid.
Veterinary Expenses: It includes veterinarian bills, veterinarian records, cancelled checks, receipts, credit card receipts or statements, or a statement from your veterinarian.
Death-Related Expenses: It includes the costs of euthanasia or putting your pet to sleep, necropsy or pet autopsy, cremation, burial or other services. Documentation of these expenses may include veterinarian bills, veterinarian records, pet cemetery records, cancelled checks, receipts, credit card receipts or statements, or a statement from your veterinarian.
Loss of Pet: Documentation of expenses for the loss of a pet may include a bill, receipt, credit card statement, cancelled check, AKC or CKC registration, third party appraisal or other documentation of the cost or fair market value of the pet.
Even if you do not have documentation to support your claim for economic damages, you can still receive payment for valid and sensible economic damages, up to a maximum of $300. But, documentation can increase your potential reward.
Settlement Website: DogTreatProductsSettlement.com
Claim Form Link: dogtreatproductssettlement.com
Case Name:
Adkins, et al. v. Nestle Purina PetCare Company, et al., Case No. 1:12-cv-02871, Matin v. Nestle Purina PetCare Company, et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-01512, and Gandara v. Nestle Purina PetCare Company, et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-04159, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Claim Form Deadline: 4/1/2015
Final Hearing: 6/23/2015
Case Documents:
Nestlé Purina Unsafe Dog Treat Class Action Settlement Agreement
Nestlé Purina Unsafe Dog Treat Class Action Settlement Complaint
Total Settlement Amount: $6,500,000
Typical Settlement Amount:
100% payment for documented damages a result of the treats (like veterinary treatment costs) and up to a $300 payment per pet for damages with no supporting documentation
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee: $5,000
Claims Administrator:
Dog Treat Products Settlement Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 4178
Portland, OR 97208-4178
Phone: 1-866-329-9963
Fax: 1-844-892-7212
info@DogTreatProductsSettlement.com
Class Counsel:
Stuart A. Davidson
Rachel L. Jensen
ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP
James O. Latturner
Thomas E. Soule
EDELMAN COMPS LATTURNER & GOODWIN LLC
Bruce E. Newman
BROWN PAINDIRIS & SCOTT LLP
James M. Treglio
THE CLARK LAW FIRM PC
Defense Counsel:
Craig A. Hoover
E. Desmond Hogan
Miranda L. Berge
HOGAN LOVELS US LLP
Two dozen pet owners sued Nestle Purina PetCare Co. and Waggin’ Train LLC, claiming that animals were injured or killed by eating chicken its jerky treats. It is claimed that Waggin’ Train or Canyon Creek Ranch dog treat products imported from or containing ingredients from China were defective even some pets become sick and/or die after consuming the products. But Food and Drug Administration officials said that despite extensive testing, they couldn't pinpoint any cause. The settlement still has to be approved by a judge; Nestle Purina PetCare Co. and Waggin’ Train LLC have agreed to create a $6.5 million cash fund for owner expenses. If you think your animal was harmed, visit DogTreatProductsSettlement.com, and get the complete details to submit claims online for monetary relief.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Waggin’ Train promoted the Jerky Treats as being, inter alia, “natural,” “genuine,” “wholesome,” “healthy,” and made from “only the most simple and pure ingredients.” But, they did not disclose the material fact that the Jerky Treats were poisonous to dogs, because they were produced as well as processed with harmful antibiotics, diseased bird parts, and other toxic ingredients, in Chinese facilities that were not subject to the same mistake as their counterparts in the United States.
Even there was not any warning about the known dangers of feeding the Jerky Treats to dogs, despite years of complaints by pet owners to the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), as well as to Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Waggin’ Train directly. Some pets became become sick and/or died after consuming the products. They suffered from gastrointestinal distress, vomiting, diarrhea, increased urination, lethargy, and finally, liver and kidney problems. Some of the dogs could not improve from their injuries and perished, and died after consuming the products.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Waggin’ Train, LLC have denied any wrongdoing also the court has not decided which side is right.
Who’s Eligible?
You are a Class Member of the dog treat settlement if you bought or acquired, or if your pets used or consumed, Waggin’ Train or Canyon Creek Ranch dog treat products (check out the complete list ) imported from China or containing any ingredient imported from China.
Potential reward:
Defendants have agreed to create a $6,500,000 cash Settlement Fund, from which eligible consumers and/or pet owners may recover a cash payment for up to 100% of convinced documented economic damages - the expenses you incurred related to your purchase or your pet’s consumption of the Dog Treat Products, and include veterinary screening or treatment bills and other expenses linked to your pet’s illness and/or death. Even pet owners may also get up to a $300 payment per pet for realistic economic damages, for which you do not have supporting documentation.
To get a payment, submit your Claim Form by mail, facsimile or email (.pdf) to the Claims Administrator before April 1, 2015. It is still must to complete a Claim Form and give complete information about your economic damages to get payment of your undocumented expenses.
The claims may be subject to pro rata reductions and other limitations:
The total amount of money available to compensate pet owners for healthy pet screening or testing in cases where the pet did not become ill or die is limited to a total of $100,000.
The total amount of money available for settlement of purchases of dog treat products is limited to $700,000.
If the total value of claims for all other economic damages go over the total class action settlement fund available, the claims may be subject to a pro rata reduction.
Proof of Purchase:
Dog Treat Purchase: It includes receipts, credit card statements, cancelled checks, copies of the product labels or any other records that show you purchased the food and how much you paid.
Veterinary Expenses: It includes veterinarian bills, veterinarian records, cancelled checks, receipts, credit card receipts or statements, or a statement from your veterinarian.
Death-Related Expenses: It includes the costs of euthanasia or putting your pet to sleep, necropsy or pet autopsy, cremation, burial or other services. Documentation of these expenses may include veterinarian bills, veterinarian records, pet cemetery records, cancelled checks, receipts, credit card receipts or statements, or a statement from your veterinarian.
Loss of Pet: Documentation of expenses for the loss of a pet may include a bill, receipt, credit card statement, cancelled check, AKC or CKC registration, third party appraisal or other documentation of the cost or fair market value of the pet.
Even if you do not have documentation to support your claim for economic damages, you can still receive payment for valid and sensible economic damages, up to a maximum of $300. But, documentation can increase your potential reward.
Settlement Website: DogTreatProductsSettlement.com
Claim Form Link: dogtreatproductssettlement.com
Case Name:
Adkins, et al. v. Nestle Purina PetCare Company, et al., Case No. 1:12-cv-02871, Matin v. Nestle Purina PetCare Company, et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-01512, and Gandara v. Nestle Purina PetCare Company, et al., Case No. 1:13-cv-04159, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Claim Form Deadline: 4/1/2015
Final Hearing: 6/23/2015
Case Documents:
Nestlé Purina Unsafe Dog Treat Class Action Settlement Agreement
Nestlé Purina Unsafe Dog Treat Class Action Settlement Complaint
Total Settlement Amount: $6,500,000
Typical Settlement Amount:
100% payment for documented damages a result of the treats (like veterinary treatment costs) and up to a $300 payment per pet for damages with no supporting documentation
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee: $5,000
Claims Administrator:
Dog Treat Products Settlement Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 4178
Portland, OR 97208-4178
Phone: 1-866-329-9963
Fax: 1-844-892-7212
info@DogTreatProductsSettlement.com
Class Counsel:
Stuart A. Davidson
Rachel L. Jensen
ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP
James O. Latturner
Thomas E. Soule
EDELMAN COMPS LATTURNER & GOODWIN LLC
Bruce E. Newman
BROWN PAINDIRIS & SCOTT LLP
James M. Treglio
THE CLARK LAW FIRM PC
Defense Counsel:
Craig A. Hoover
E. Desmond Hogan
Miranda L. Berge
HOGAN LOVELS US LLP
My puppy ate many wagon treats and she kept getting sick and vomiting we had no idea it was the treats I even call their company to get coupons for the treats. now I am sorry I did
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