HomeAgain Premium Memberships $3.5M Settlement

If you purchased a HomeAgain Premium Membership, you may be eligible to claim $20 from a class action settlement. Intervet Inc. has agreed to pay $3,500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged misrepresentations regarding the necessity of paying for the HomeAgain membership to update contact information in their pet recovery database.

Who are the class members?

To be part of the settlement, you must have purchased a HomeAgain premium service membership within specific timeframes, which vary by state:

May 19, 2012 - September 12, 2024:

Rhode Island

May 19, 2016 - September 12, 2024:

Maine

Minnesota

New Jersey

North Dakota

Pennsylvania

Vermont

May 19, 2017 - September 12, 2024:

Arkansas

Delaware

Missouri

Tennessee

May 19, 2018 - September 12, 2024:

Alabama

Florida

Hawaii

Massachusetts

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

North Carolina

South Dakota

Washington

May 19, 2019 - September 12, 2024:

California

Colorado

Connecticut

District of Columbia

Illinois

Kansas

Maryland

Michigan

Mississippi

New Hampshire

New York

Oklahoma

South Carolina

Wisconsin

May 19, 2020 - September 12, 2024:

Alaska

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Montana

Ohio

Texas

Utah

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

May 19, 2021 - September 12, 2024:

Arizona

Louisiana

Oregon

How much can class members get?

Class members who submit a valid claim form can receive a cash payment of $20. However, this amount may vary based on the number of claims submitted. If fewer claims are filed, the amount per claimant could increase, while a higher number of claims might reduce the payout.

The settlement fund is subject to a pro rata distribution. For example, if only half of the expected claims are filed, each claimant might receive more than $20. Conversely, if twice as many claims are submitted, the payout could be less than $20.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must fill out and submit a claim form. You can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. The completed claim form must be submitted online or postmarked by January 27, 2025.

Payment methods

• Virtual Prepaid Card
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Physical Check

$3,500,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $3,500,000 will cover payments to class members, attorneys' fees, and other costs associated with the settlement.

• Attorneys' fees: $1,166,667
• Service awards for class representatives: Up to $2,500 each
• Remaining funds distributed to class members

Important dates

• Fairness Hearing: February 10, 2025
• Deadline to File a Claim: January 27, 2025
• Exclusion Deadline: December 26, 2024

When is the HomeAgain Membership Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a Fairness Hearing on February 10, 2025, to decide whether to approve the settlement. If approved, payments will be processed after any appeals are resolved.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Intervet made misleading statements about the necessity of paying for HomeAgain's premium membership to maintain and update contact information in their pet recovery database. Intervet denies these allegations but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainties.