Evanger’s Toxic Dog Food Class Action Settlement

Evanger’s has agreed to pay $545,500 to resolve class action claims that their pet food is dangerous to animals due to poisonous ingredients.

The settlement benefits individuals who purchased Evanger’s Hunk of Beef, Evanger’s Braised Beef or Against the Grain Pulled Beef with Gravy between Dec. 1, 2015 and June 30, 2017.

Plaintiffs Nicole and Guy Mael filed their Evanger’s class action lawsuit in June 2017, claiming the products contained a dangerous chemical. The dog food allegedly contained pentobarbital, a drug used to euthanize animals, execute humans and conduct physician-assisted suicide.

The couple say that they fed their five dogs Evanger’s dog food for years. In 2016, the dogs were reportedly fed Hunk of Beef and Pulled Beef dog food and quickly fell ill with neurological symptoms.

Although the couple rushed their dogs to the vet, one of the dogs reportedly died the next day. The remaining four dogs eventually recovered but allegedly require continued care such as anti-seizure medication.

Evanger’s has not admitted to any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against them for $545,000.

Under the settlement, Class Members can collect either a cash payment or merchandise certificates with proof of purchase. The cash payment would be 25 percent of the purchased products’ value while the merchandise certificates would be 50 percent of the purchased products’ value. Without proof of purchase, Class Members can receive three free cans of Evanger’s or Against the Grain products.

If Class Members’ animals got sick after eating Evanger’s food and needed veterinary care, affected individuals are able to submit a claim for veterinary expenses. An impartial veterinarian will review the necessary records to determine a claimant’s eligibility.

In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members need to submit a valid claim form by March 9, 2020. The deadline for exclusion and objection is also March 9, 2020. The final approval hearing for the Evanger’s class action settlement is scheduled for May 8, 2020.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who purchased Evanger’s Hunk of Beef, Evanger’s Braised Beef, or Against the Grain Pulled Beef with Gravy between Dec. 1, 2015 and June 30, 2017.

Potential Award

With proof of purchase, Class Members can collect a cash award worth 25 percent of the purchased products’ value or merchandise certificates for 50 percent of the purchased products’ value.

Without proof of purchase, Class Members can collect three cans of Evanger’s or Against the Grain products at no cost to themselves.

Class Members who had to pay out-of-pocket for veterinary costs can submit these records for a veterinary expense award.

Proof of Purchase

Receipts, veterinary records.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re 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). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

3/9/2020

Case Name

Nicole and Guy Mael, et al. v. Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Inc., et al., Case No. 3:17-cv-05469, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Final Hearing

5/8/2020

UPDATE: The Evanger’s Toxic Dog Food Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on June 12, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.EvangersSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Mael v. Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Co. Inc., et al. Settlement Administrator
c/o CPT Group Inc.
50 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
EvangersSettlement@cptgroup.com
1-888-404-0223

Class Counsel

Jessica J. Sleater
ANDERSEN SLEATER SIANNI LLC

Jennifer Rust Murray
TERRELL MARSHALL LAW GROUP PLLC

Defense Counsel

Gregory A. Bedell
KNABE KRONING & BEDELL

Brennen J. Johnson
JOHNSON GRAFFE KEAY MONIZ & WICK LLP

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