What do I need to submit to ask for a payment?
- You must submit a valid, timely Claim Form to seek payment. The notice says you may submit it online or print and mail it to the Claims Administrator.
- The claim deadline is Monday, December 14, 2026. The notice does not say what supporting documents, if any, must accompany a Claim Form. It separately mentions proof of purchase only as part of the objection requirements, if available.
How will the payment amount be figured out?
- There is no stated fixed payment amount for an individual claimant.
- Payments will be divided on a pro rata basis—meaning valid claimants share the available money—and the calculation also depends on which covered dashcam products people claim.
- The $850,000 fund also pays specified fees, costs, a possible service award, and administration expenses, so it is not described as an amount reserved entirely for claimant payments.
When would payments be available?
- No benefits are available now. The Court must approve the settlement and it must become final before payments can be made.
- The notice does not guarantee that money or benefits will be distributed.
What happens if I do nothing?
- If you do nothing, you remain in the Settlement Class and will be bound by the settlement and final judgment.
- You will not receive a share of the fund unless you submit a timely valid Claim Form.
- Money left unclaimed is to be given to The Public Justice Foundation.
Can I leave the settlement instead?
- Leaving the settlement is called opting out or asking to be excluded. You can do this if you want to keep the ability to pursue your own lawsuit or arbitration about released claims.
- To opt out, use the Opt-Out Form online or print and mail it to the Claims Administrator. It must be submitted online or postmarked by Monday, November 30, 2026.
- A person who opts out cannot receive settlement money or other benefits and cannot object to the settlement.
How can I object, and can I speak at the hearing?
- An objection tells the Court you disagree with the settlement while staying in the Settlement Class. You cannot object if you opt out.
- Send a written objection to the Claims Administrator by Monday, November 30, 2026. The notice lists required information, including your contact details, grounds for the objection, supporting papers, and whether you plan to attend the hearing.
- To speak at the hearing, you must submit a written objection and file a notice that you intend to appear, unless the Court directs otherwise. The notice says that appearance notice must be provided and filed at least 30 days before the hearing.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-11-30
- Objection deadline: 2026-11-30
- Final approval hearing: January 12, 2027, at 8:30 a.m.
- Hearing location: Department 32 of the Superior Court of California, County of Placer, Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse, 10820 Justice Center Dr., Roseville, CA 95678
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $850,000
- Case name: Jessica Ratzak, et al. v. Thinkware Systems USA, Inc.
- Case number: S-CV-0049793
- Court: Superior Court of California, County of Placer
- Administrator: Thinkware Claims Administrator
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.TWCameraSettlement.com
Sources
Official Settlement Website
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Visit Site →Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits
Open PDF →Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits