Hill’s Pet Food $12.5M Class Action Settlement

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UPDATE 3:

• Readers reported this settlement paying out more than $2,500 as of Feb. 4, 2022.
• Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

UPDATE 2:

• The Court granted final approval to this settlement July 30, 2021.
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UPDATE:

• It has come to our attention that there have been some isolated browser related issues impacting claim submissions. If you are having an issue submitting documentation, submit your claim without any documentation and email Claims@PetFoodSettlement.com  for assistance in uploading your file.

Consumers who purchased certain Hill’s Prescription Diet or Hill’s Science Diet canned dog food between Sept. 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019 may be eligible to claim up to $20 without a separate proof of purchase (such as a receipt) or their full purchase price with proof of purchase thanks to a $12.5 million class action settlement. 

Compensation also is available for consumers whose pets were treated for injuries consistent with consumption of excess vitamin D. For all claim types (including for claims without a proof of purchase), consumers will be required to verify under penalty of perjury the facts relating to their claim.  

A list of these products is available at www.PetFoodSettlement.com. 

Class Members will be eligible to file one or both types of claims.

The deadline to file a claim is July 2, 2021.

For complete information visit www.PetFoodSettlement.com.

Who’s Eligible

Anyone who purchased, in the United States, certain Hill’s Prescription Diet and/or Science Diet canned dog food products between Sept. 1, 2018 and May 31, 2019.

Potential Award

Varies.

• Those submitting a Dog Injury Claim with documentation of out-of-pocket expenses may be eligible to be reimbursed. Submitting a claim is not a guarantee of reimbursement. 
• Class Members may submit a Consumer Food Purchase Claim for up to the full price of the Hill’s products they purchased, unless they have already received reimbursement from a Hill’s retailer or other source.
• Consumer Food Purchase Claims must be submitted with proof of purchase in order for the Class Member to recover the full purchase price.
• Without proof of purchase, Class Members may submit a Consumer Food Purchase Claim to receive the manufacturer’s suggested retail price up to a total of $20.

Proof of Injury/Proof of Purchase

Those submitting a Dog Injury Claim must provide documents showing screening or treatment of their dog for symptoms consistent with consuming excess vitamin D as a result of consuming or using the Hill’s products. 

Consumer Food Purchase Claims may be submitted with proof of purchase, such as a copy of a receipt, loyalty card records, cans bearing the SKU of the covered Hill’s products, or other documented proof showing payment to an authorized retailer.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: It has come to our attention that there have been some isolated browser related issues impacting claim submissions. If you are having an issue submitting documentation, submit your claim without any documentation and email Claims@PetFoodSettlement.com  for assistance in uploading your file.

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. If you are unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator).

Claim Form Deadline

07/02/2021

Case Name

In Re: Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. Dog Food Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2887 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas

Final Hearing

07/27/2021

Settlement Website

www.PetFoodSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Hill’s Pet Food Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1515 Market St., Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19102
1-833-537-1191

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