Class Action Settlements Open to California Residents Right Now
Updated June 23, 2026 · By Class Action Buddy
Short answer: California residents can currently claim 12 no-proof class action settlements with a combined maximum payout of $1160. California residents have the most options of any state — 12 active settlements with max combined payout of $1,180.
All 12 settlements accept your sworn attestation — no receipts, packaging, or product needed. File each one in about 60 seconds with Class Action Buddy.
12 settlements California residents can claim
Exclusive to California residents
PetSafe E-Collar
$420 maxPetSafe e-collars, fences, and barriers — up to 3 products at $30-$140 each.
Cosequin Dog Joint
$150 maxCosequin dog joint supplements purchased since May 2016. Up to 6 units per household at $25 each.
California qualifies (multi-state class)
Beef Price-Fixing
$200 maxBeef (chuck, loin, rib, round primal cuts) purchased Aug 2014–Dec 2019. Venmo only.
Joint Juice Glucosamine
$150 maxJoint Juice glucosamine drinks purchased Mar 2009–Dec 2022. E-check to your email.
Open to all 50 states (including California)
G.Skill RAM
$50 maxG.Skill DDR-4 (>2133MHz) or DDR-5 (>4800MHz) desktop memory purchased since Jan 2018.
Sealy 1250 Thread Count
$40 maxSealy bedding labeled '1250 thread count' purchased Oct 2016–Oct 2025.
Recalled Victor, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, or Member's Mark pet food since Jan 2023.
Balance of Nature Supplement
$30 maxBalance of Nature Fruits, Veggies, Fiber, or Spice supplements purchased since March 2019.
Differin BPO Acne Products
$27 maxDifferin BPO acne products (Daily Deep Cleanser, Acne Spot Treatment, Maximum Strength) purchased since Jan 2020.
Recalled Great Value, Best Choice, or Always Save store-brand frozen waffles purchased Oct 2024–Sep 2025.
Bayer Antifungal Spray
$21 maxRecalled Lotrimin or Tinactin antifungal spray purchased since Nov 2015.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste purchased during the class period. 1 tube per household.
How to file in California
- Download Class Action Buddy and set up your profile with California as your state of residence.
- The app surfaces only the settlements you qualify for based on your state and stored purchase history.
- Tap each open settlement and confirm the products you used.
- Review the auto-filled PDF, sign electronically, and submit each one through the app.
- Track status in the Claims tab. Payments typically arrive 3-12 months after each deadline.
Why California qualifies for the Beef Price-Fixing settlement
California is one of 27 states (plus DC) whose consumer-protection laws support indirect-purchaser standing in antitrust cases. The Beef Price-Fixing settlement requires class members to have lived in an eligible state when they purchased beef during the 2014-2019 class period. Payment is via Venmo only — set up a Venmo account before filing if you don't have one.
California Joint Juice eligibility
The Joint Juice Glucosamine settlement is a 9-state class — California is one of them. Eligibility is based on where you lived when you bought Joint Juice products (between March 2009 and December 2022), not where you live now. Maximum payout is $150, with payment via electronic check sent to your email.
California-exclusive settlements
California has the most active consumer-protection class actions of any state, driven by the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), the Unfair Competition Law (UCL), and the False Advertising Law (FAL). Both PetSafe E-Collar ($420) and Cosequin Dog Joint ($150) are California-only settlements that residents of other states can't claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the total payout if I file every settlement California residents qualify for?
The maximum combined payout for California residents who qualify for all 12 currently-active settlements is $1160. Most households realistically receive 30-60% of this depending on which products they've actually used and which time periods they were buying.
Do I need to live in California now to qualify, or just at the time of purchase?
Eligibility is based on where you lived when you purchased the product, not where you live now. If you bought Joint Juice while living in California and moved away, you still qualify. If you moved to California but the original purchases were in another state, eligibility tracks the time-of-purchase residence.
Are there other class action settlements for California residents that aren't listed here?
This list covers no-proof consumer-product settlements only. California residents may also qualify for documented-loss data breach settlements (Capital One, Equifax, T-Mobile, Comcast/Xfinity), banking-fee settlements, and employment settlements — those require some level of documentation rather than just sworn attestation.
How fast do the settlements pay out after I file?
Most consumer-product settlements pay 3-9 months after the filing deadline. Antitrust settlements like Beef Price-Fixing take longer (8-14 months) due to multi-state allocation complexity. Joint Juice and Cosequin are roughly in the middle at 5-10 months.
File every California settlement you qualify for
Class Action Buddy auto-fills each claim form using your saved profile. Set up once, file every settlement in California in under 15 minutes total.
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