07/12/26 · 4 min read
Cosequin settlement: California dog owners can claim up to $150 — no receipts, due July 21
By ClaimBridge Team
California residents who bought Cosequin joint supplements for a dog between May 3, 2016 and May 6, 2022 can claim up to $25 per unit purchased — capped at $150 per household — from Nutramax's $11.5 million settlement, with no receipts required. Claims are due July 21, 2026.
What this settlement is about
Lytle v. Nutramax Laboratories (C.D. Cal., No. 5:19-cv-00835) alleged that packaging and advertising for canine Cosequin products misrepresented their joint-health benefits. Nutramax denies wrongdoing but funded an $11.5 million settlement and agreed to remove three specific packaging claims about mobility and joint support.
Who qualifies and how much
You qualify if you lived in California and bought a covered canine Cosequin product for your own household pet (not for resale) during the class window. Seven products are covered — the Cosequin DS Maximum Strength and Plus MSM lines in chewable tablets and soft chews (the official site lists each one). Claims pay up to $25 per unit with a $150 cap, one claim per household, and amounts reduce pro rata if claims exceed the fund.
How to file
ClaimBridge prepares and tracks your claim — you'll state the products and roughly how many you bought, and certify the purchases; no receipts are needed, though the administrator can ask for verification. The deadline is July 21, 2026 (online or postmark). The official settlement site is cosequincasettlement.com.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need receipts for the Cosequin settlement?
No. You certify your purchases and the number of units on the claim form. All claims are subject to verification, so answer accurately.
How much does it pay?
Up to $25 per unit purchased, up to $150 total per household. If valid claims exceed the fund, payments reduce proportionally.
I live outside California — can I file?
No. The class covers people who resided in California and purchased there between May 3, 2016 and May 6, 2022.
When is the deadline?
July 21, 2026, online or by mail postmark. The final approval hearing is August 13, 2026.