Gifford et al., v. Pets Global Inc.
Gifford v Pets Global Settlement
Case No. 2:21-CV-02136-CJC-MRW

Welcome to the Gifford v Pets Global Settlement Website

If you bought certain Zignature® pet food products labeled as “Grain Free” or “Chicken Free,” you may be eligible for benefits in a class action settlement

 

Important Update: Payments were issued on August 16, 2024, via the payment method selected during the claim filing process.
If you elected for payment by check, please allow 2 weeks for delivery and cash prior to October 15, 2024.
If you elected for payment by Venmo, please accept your payment before September 15, 2024.


What is this about?

Plaintiffs claim that certain pet food products manufactured or produced by Defendant Pets Global Inc (“Defendant” or “Pets Global”) and marketed or labeled as “grain free” or “chicken free,” were actually determined through third party testing to contain grain and chicken. Pets Global denies these allegations and believes that it has valid defenses to these claims. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong. Instead, both sides have agreed to the Settlement to avoid the risk and cost of further litigation.

Who is Included?

The Class consists of all individuals in the United States who purchased certain Zignature pet food Products marketed or labeled as “Grain Free” or “Chicken Free” for personal, family or household use, and not for resale, from June 2, 2017 through June 24, 2022 (the “Class Period”).

What does the Settlement provide?

If the Settlement is approved by the Court, Pets Global agrees to monetary benefits to Class Members who timely submit a valid claim. Pets Global also agrees to revise product labels and marketing references so that any product label that makes a “chicken free” and “grain free” claim no longer contains those representations. Further, Pets Global has agreed to audit its suppliers moving forward. 

 

Products

The Products included in the Settlement consist of:

Zignature Dry Dog Foods
  Venison
  Kangaroo Lamb Salmon
  Whitefish Guinea Fowl
  Duck
  Goat
  Trout & Salmon
  Pork Turkey
  Zssential
  Catfish

Zignature Small Bites
  Lamb
  Kangaroo
  Trout & Salmon
  Turkey
  Zssential

Zignature Canned Dog Foods
  Venison
  Kangaroo
  Lamb Salmon
  Whitefish
  Guinea Fowl
  Duck
  Goat
  Trout & Salmon
  Pork
  Turkey
  Zssential
  Catfish

Zssential Zignature Select Cuts
  Lamb & Lamb Meal Formula
  Turkey Formula
  Trout & Salmon Meal Formula

Zignature Ziggy Bar Treat For Dogs
  Venison
  Kangaroo
  Lamb
  Salmon
  Whitefish
  Guinea Fowl
  Duck
  Goat
  Trout & Salmon
  Pork
  Turkey
  Zssential
  Catfish

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS

FILE A CLAIM • File a claim for payment online or by mail
• Be bound by the Settlement
• Give up your right to sue or continue to sue Pets Global for the claims in this case
Submit online or postmarked by
December 21, 2022 
(Passed)
ASK TO BE EXCLUDED
(“OPT OUT”)
• Remove yourself from the Class and receive no payment
• Keep your right to sue or continue to sue Pets Global for the claims in this case
Delivered by
October 31, 2022
(Passed)
OBJECT • Tell the Court what you do not like about the Settlement ― You will still be bound by the Settlement and you may still file a claim Delivered by
October 31, 2022
(Passed)
DO NOTHING • Receive no payment
• Give up your right to sue or continue to sue Pets Global for the claims in this case
 

 

For More Information

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Mail
Gifford v Pets Global Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91430
Seattle, WA 98111