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If you purchased certain PetSafe e-collar products in California between October 2018 and October 2022, you may be entitled to compensation.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP today announced a $1,900,000 settlement in a California consumer class-action against Radio Systems Corporation ("RSC") concerning certain of its PetSafe e-collar products for pets.

The case, Hernandez v. Radio Systems Corporation, No. 5:22-cv-01861-JGB-DTB, concerns plaintiff's allegations that RSC made misleading statements and omissions about the safety of certain PetSafe e-collar products. RSC denies that it made misleading statements about its products and denies any liability or wrongdoing with respect to the claims alleged by plaintiff in the action.

What does the settlement provide?

RSC will pay $1,900,000 into a non-reversionary settlement fund to resolve the claims alleged in the action. The fund will be divided among settlement class members, as well as used to pay for costs and fees approved by the Court, including settlement administration. Settlement class members who submit valid claims will receive $30.00 for each Bark Collar Product, $35.00 for each Barrier Product, $90.00 for each In-Ground Fence Product, and $140.00 for each Wireless Fence Product. If claims exceed the total available funds, payments will be reduced.

How do I know if I am part of the settlement?

If you bought a PetSafe e-collar product in California between October 1, 2018 and October 31, 2022, you may be a member of the class and entitled to money. The settlement includes the following products:

Bark Collar Products	In-Ground Fence Products
Classic Bark Collar	PetSafe In-Ground Fence
Basic Bark Control Collar	Basic In-Ground Fence
Lite Rechargeable Bark Collar	Classic In-Ground Fence
Rechargeable Bark Control Collar	Rechargeable In-Ground Fence
	Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence
Barrier Products	Elite Little Dog Deluxe In-Ground Fence
Pawz Away Mini Pet Barrier	Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence
Pawz Away Indoor Pet Barrier	YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence
Pawz Away Outdoor Pet Barrier	YardMax Cordless In-Ground Fence
	Wireless Fence Products
	Wireless Pet Containment System
	Stay & Play Compact Wireless Fence
	Stay & Play Wireless Fence for Stubborn Dogs
	Stay & Play Wireless Fence with Replaceable Battery

How do I get a payment from the settlement?

If you wish to receive money, you must submit a completed claim form to the Settlement Administrator online or download a claim form at petsafesettlement and mail to the Settlement Administrator at the address provided. The deadline is December 2, 2025.

What are my rights?

If you are a settlement class member and do nothing, you will be bound by the settlement and will give up any right to sue RSC in a separate lawsuit related to the legal claims in this lawsuit. If you want to keep your right to separately sue RSC, your written request to exclude yourself from the settlement must be submitted online or postmarked by December 2, 2025. If you do not exclude yourself, you may object to the settlement or ask for permission to appear and speak at the fairness hearing but only if you do so by December 2, 2025.

When is the Court's hearing?

The Court will hold a fairness hearing on January 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PT at the United States District Court for the Central District of California to decide whether to approve the settlement and grant the requested attorneys' fees and litigation expenses. The hearing will be located at:

George E. Brown, Jr. Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Courtroom 1
3470 Twelfth Street
Riverside, CA 92501-3801

You or your own lawyer may appear and speak at the hearing at your own expense, but there is no requirement that you or your own lawyer do so. Please check petsafesettlement for updates as to the date or time of the hearing.

For more information, including the full notice and settlement agreement, visit petsafesettlement , email [email protected] , or call 877-766-4150.

About Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe represents consumers, employees, and shareholders in class actions and shareholder derivative actions against corporate defendants, focusing on data privacy. The firm is based in San Francisco, and with the help of co-counsel, litigates cases nationwide.

Contact
Amber L. Schubert
Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP
[email protected]
Tel: 415-788-4220

SOURCE Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP

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