There is a proposed Settlement of class action lawsuits known as Pet Food Products Liability Litigation, MDL Docket No. 1850, Civil Action No. 07-2867 (NLH) (All Cases) that are pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and similar lawsuits pending in Canada.
The proposed Settlement provides for the creation of a twenty-four million dollar ($24,000,000.00) Settlement Fund. Eligible consumers may receive up to a 100% cash payment for all documented, reasonable economic damages incurred as a result of their purchase or their pets' consumption of Recalled Pet Food Products. This also includes veterinary treatment costs, death-related expenses, deceased pet purchase price or fair market value, whichever is higher, or new pet cost, property damages and other economic costs. Consumers who do not have documents supporting their claims for economic damages may still be eligible for a cash reimbursement for their damages, subject to a $900 limit per pet. Recovery may also be subject to a pro rata reduction.
