Nutramax Cosequin Dog Supplements $11.5M Settlement

Individuals who lived in California and purchased certain Cosequin dog supplements for personal use between May 3, 2016, and May 6, 2022, may qualify to submit a claim for up to $150 from a false advertising class action settlement.

Nutramax Laboratories Inc. and Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences Inc. agreed to pay $11.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging they misrepresented the benefits and effectiveness of specific Cosequin-branded canine supplements for dogs in their advertising and packaging.

Who can file a claim for a Nutramax payout?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They purchased any of the following Cosequin dog supplements between May 3, 2016, and May 6, 2022:
• 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
• Cosequin with MSM Soft Chews

• They resided in California at the time of purchase.
• They purchased the products for household use and not for resale or any business purpose.

How much will the false advertising settlement payment be?

Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim for up to six qualifying products at $25 per unit with a maximum payout of $150 per household. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or print and mail the PDF claim form to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Lytle v. Nutramax Laboratories Inc. et al, Settlement Administrator, PO Box 3167, Portland, OR 97208-3167

The claim deadline is July 21, 2026

Required claim information

• Household address at the time of the qualifying Cosequin purchases
• Number of products purchased on claim form.

The initial claim form does not require supporting documentation but the settlement administrator may request proof at a later date.

Payout options

• Zelle
• ACH transfer to a bank account
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

$11.5 million Nutramax supplement settlement fund

The $11,500,000 settlement fund will include:

• Attorneys' fees and costs: Up to $3,833,333
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $7,500 each
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Nutramax will pay all settlement administration costs separately.

Important dates

• Deadline to opt out: June 22, 2026
• Deadline to submit a claim form: July 21, 2026
• Fairness hearing: Aug. 13, 2026

When is the Nutramax Cosequin settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants after it completes claim processing and the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this false advertising class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Nutramax Laboratories Inc. and Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences Inc. misrepresented the benefits and effectiveness of certain Cosequin dog supplements. The companies denied the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the risk and expense associated with further litigation and a possible trial.

As part of the settlement, Nutramax agreed to remove specific statements from future product packaging, including “mobility, cartilage and joint health support,” “supports mobility for a healthy lifestyle” and “se Cosequin to help your pet climb stairs, rise and jump!”

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website
3. Claim form