The proposed $11,500,000 Nutramax settlement covered California residents who bought listed Cosequin canine joint supplements for personal use between May 3, 2016 and May 6, 2022. Valid claimants received up to $25 per unit, capped at $150 per household; the claim deadline passed July 21, 2026.
Benefit Summary
Eligible class members may receive Up to $25 per unit, maximum $150.
Payments come from the $11,500,000 settlement fund and may change after approved deductions.
Available Awards
Up to $25 per unit, maximum $150
Who Is Included
California residents who bought listed Cosequin® dog supplements for personal household use from May 3, 2016, through May 6, 2022, subject to the stated exclusions.
- Products included: Cosequin® DS Maximum Strength Chewable Tablets; Cosequin® DS Maximum Strength Plus MSM Chewable Tablets; Cosequin® Maximum Strength Plus MSM Chewable Tablets; Cosequin® with MSM Chewable Tablets; Cosequin® DS Maximum Strength Plus MSM Soft Chews; Cosequin® Maximum Strength Plus MSM Soft Chews; and Cosequin® with MSM Soft Chews.
- Purchase window: May 3, 2016, through May 6, 2022
- Proof required: The notice does not state what documents, if any, are required to support a Claim Form or whether an eligibility declaration is required. It requires a timely and valid Claim Form. Proof of purchase is required for a written request to exclude yourself from the Settlement.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Online submission or mail
- Claim deadline: 2026-07-21
- Instructions: Submit a timely and valid Claim Form online or mail it to the Settlement Administrator at the address on the Claim Form. Only one Claim Form may be submitted for each household.
Questions & Answers
How do I submit a claim, and does the notice say what proof I need?
The notice gives two ways to submit a claim: online or by mail. A mailed form goes to the address printed on the Claim Form.
- Submit the Claim Form online by July 21, 2026, or mail it so it is postmarked by that date.
- The notice says forms are available through the settlement website, by calling 1-888-899-7783, or by writing to the Settlement Administrator.
- The notice does not say what documents or declarations the Claim Form requires. It only says a claim must be timely and valid.
Is the payment amount guaranteed, and when would payments be sent?
A qualifying claim does not guarantee the maximum amount. Payments are subject to a reduction if the remaining settlement fund is not enough to pay all valid claims at the stated amounts.
- The stated amount is up to $25 per qualifying unit, with a $150 maximum for the household’s claim.
- The actual payment can be lower if valid claims exceed the money left in the fund after court-awarded attorneys’ fees, expenses, and service awards are paid.
- The notice does not give a specific payment date.
What must I do if I want to exclude myself instead of taking part?
Opting out means leaving the settlement. This is different from objecting. It is the option for someone who does not want a payment and wants to keep the ability to pursue their own case about the claims being resolved.
- Mail a written exclusion request to the Settlement Administrator and have it postmarked by June 22, 2026.
- Include your name, mailing address, telephone number, handwritten signature, a statement requesting exclusion, any lawyer’s contact information, and proof of a qualifying purchase.
- You cannot opt out by phone. A timely exclusion means you cannot receive a settlement payment, but you will not be bound by the settlement.
How can I object to the settlement?
Objecting lets a class member tell the Court what they disagree with about the settlement, requested attorneys’ fees and expenses, or service awards. It does not remove the person from the settlement.
- You must remain in the class; a person who opts out cannot object.
- File a written objection with the Court by June 22, 2026.
- The objection must identify you, provide information or documents showing class membership, state the factual and legal reasons, and include the other listed materials and signatures.
Do I need to attend the court hearing, and can I speak there?
The Fairness Hearing is where the Court will consider whether to approve the settlement and the requested attorneys’ fees, expenses, and service awards.
- The hearing is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 6D at the First Street U.S. Courthouse in Los Angeles.
- Attendance is not required for the Court to consider a timely written objection.
- Someone who wants to speak must timely object, file a Notice of Intention to Appear by July 27, 2026, and may speak only if the Court allows it.
- The hearing date, time, format, or location may change.
Does the settlement require any changes besides payments to claimants?
In addition to the settlement fund, the agreement requires a change to future product packaging.
- Nutramax must remove three listed statements from future packaging for the covered products.
- The notice lists statements about mobility, cartilage and joint health support, supporting mobility for a healthy lifestyle, and helping a pet climb stairs, rise, and jump.
- This packaging change is separate from the cash-payment claim process.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-06-22
- Objection deadline: 2026-06-22
- Final approval hearing: AUGUST 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
- Hearing location: Courtroom 6D, First Street U.S. Courthouse, 350 W. 1st Street, Suite 4311, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $11,500,000
- Case name: Justin Lytle and Christine Musthaler v. Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. and Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.
- Case number: 5:19-CV-00835-FMO-SP
- Court: United States District Court for the Central District of California
- Administrator: Lytle v. Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. et al. Settlement Administrator
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.CosequinCASettlement.com
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits