Healthy Spot Dog Grooming Settlement: Dates & Payouts
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If you were a customer of Healthy Spot whose dog was harmed during grooming between July 2018 and July 2021, you may be eligible to claim between $100 and $7,500 from a class action settlement.

Healthy Spot has agreed to pay $725,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of consumer protection laws, including misrepresentation of employee training and safety standards, which allegedly resulted in harm to dogs during grooming sessions.

Who are the class members?

Class members include individuals whose dogs were harmed during grooming at any of the 20 Healthy Spot locations in California between July 2018 and July 2021.

The class is divided into subclasses based on the severity of the injury:

  • Dogs that were killed
  • Dogs that suffered severe injuries
  • Dogs that suffered minor injuries

Each class member is identified through Healthy Spot's records, which detail the injuries sustained by dogs during grooming.

How much can class members get?

  • Dogs that were killed: Approximately $7,500
  • Dogs with severe injuries: Approximately $2,375
  • Dogs with minor injuries: Approximately $100

How do class members get a payout?

Class members do not need to file a claim to receive compensation. Payments will be automatically distributed to eligible class members.

Payment methods

Class members can choose to receive their payments through:

  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • ACH
  • Physical check

Settlement fund expenses

The settlement fund of $725,000 will cover:

  • Up to $181,250 for Class Counsel's attorney fees
  • Up to $65,000 for litigation expenses
  • Up to $10,000 for each Class Representative as a service award
  • Up to $50,000 for the Administrator's expenses

When is the Healthy Spot Settlement payout date?

Payments will be distributed after the Final Approval Hearing on January 9, 2025, once the settlement is finalized.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was initiated due to allegations that Healthy Spot violated consumer protection laws by misrepresenting the skills and training of its employees and the safety standards during grooming, leading to harm to dogs.

Settlement Open for Claims
Award:
$100 - $7,500
Deadline:
SUBMIT CLAIM