Missouri Dog Treat Class Action Settlement

Nestlé Purina PetCare Company and Waggin’ Train, LLC have agreed to a $586,000 class action lawsuit settlement over claims they sold Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch dog treats that were contaminated, allegedly causing numerous pets to fall ill and/or die.

Pet owners who purchased these products may be eligible to claim up to $300 if they file a valid claim and the class action settlement is approved.

This dog treat settlement affects Missouri residents only. A separate $6.5 million nationwide class action settlement affects all other consumers.

The proposed Missouri dog treat settlement resolves a class action lawsuit pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri (Curts v. Waggin Train, LLC, et al.) that alleges the defendants sold “worthless” dog treat products that were worth less than the purchase price because they were allegedly contaminated or defective.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been warning consumers since 2007 about growing reports of pets falling ill after consuming jerky treats made in China. According to the FDA, the illness affects the kidneys, and symptoms include decreased activity, vomiting, diarrhea and increased water consumption and urination.

Following the warning, multiple class action lawsuits were filed against numerous manufacturers of Chinese-made dog treats, including Nestlé Purina, Waggin’ Train and big box retailers.

Nestlé Purina and Waggin’ Train have denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle three class action lawsuits just two weeks after the FDA announced that Chinese-made jerky treats had been linked to the deaths of more than 1,000 dogs.

Top Class Actions has been extensively covering the Chinese jerky treat class action lawsuits for several years: Purina Waggin’ Train Dog Treat Class Action lawsuit to Proceed, Waggin’ Train Dog Treat Class Action Lawsuit, Milo’s Kitchen Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Class Action Lawsuit, Second Milo’s Kitchen Chicken Jerky Dog Treats Class Action Lawsuit Filed, Dog Died From Waggin’ Train Dog Treats, Class Action Says.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Missouri dog treat settlement include all Missouri residents who purchased Waggin’ Train or Canyon Creek Ranch brand dog treat product(s) imported from China or containing any ingredient imported from China. This this complete list of eligible dog treat products.

Potential Award

Up to $300. Eligible consumers may receive up to 100% reimbursement for their purchase(s) of Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch dog treat products. Consumers who do not have documents supporting their claims may still be eligible for cash reimbursement subject to a $300 limit.

If the total value of approved exceeds the total Missouri Settlement Fund available, your reimbursement will be reduced pro rata. Any pro rata reductions will be applied first to claims made without supporting documentation before any pro rata reduction is made to claims submitted with supporting documentation.

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is required, but your claim may be denied or award significantly reduced if you do not submit supporting documentation.

Claim Form

Claim Form Deadline

6/5/2015

UPDATE: On Aug. 20, 2015, viewers began reporting they were receiving checks in the mail from the Missouri dog treat class action settlement. One viewer reported receiving a check for more than $350. Congratulations to all of our viewers who submitted valid claims and got PAID!

Case Name

Curts v. Waggin’ Train, LLC et al., Case No. 1316-CV02706-01, Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri

Final Hearing

6/2/2015

Settlement Website

www.MissouriDogTreatSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Missouri Dog Treat Settlement Claims Administrator
c/o Epiq Systems Inc.
PO Box 4655
Portland, OR 97208-4655

Toll-Free: 1-888-236-0429

Class Counsel

Christopher S. Shank
David L. Heinemann
Stephen J. Moore
SHANK & HAMILTON P.C.

Defense Counsel

Robert M. Thompson
James T. Wicks
Christopher C. Grenz
BRYAN CAVE LLP