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How to claim the Thinkware settlement before Dec 14, 2026
Who qualifies for the Thinkware Dashcam Super Night Vision Settlement, how much it pays (pro-rata share of the fund), whether you need proof (no proof needed) and how to file before Dec 14, 2026.
Potential payout
Pro-rata share of the fund
Deadline
Dec 14, 2026
Proof
No proof needed
What happened
Buyers alleged Thinkware advertised a 'Super Night Vision' feature on several dashcams without disclosing it only works in parking mode. Thinkware denies wrongdoing and agreed to a settlement fund split among claimants.
The case is Ratzak, et al. v. Thinkware Systems USA, Inc. (No. S-CV-0049793) in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Thinkware.
Who qualifies
Anyone who bought a Thinkware X700, F200PRO, DC-M2-FG-IR, DC-M2-FG or F70PRO dashcam in the United States between January 25, 2019 and August 31, 2024.
The class period is Jan 25, 2019 to Aug 31, 2024. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
Payments are pro-rata share of the fund.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
Do you need proof? No.
The official site lists no receipt requirement; you submit the online claim form. Payment is a pro-rata share of the net fund based on the number of valid claims. Unclaimed money goes to the Public Justice Foundation.
You sign the claim form under penalty of perjury, so only file if you genuinely fit the class definition above. That is the whole requirement.
How to file
Submit the claim form online by December 14, 2026. The exclusion and objection deadline is November 30, 2026. The fairness hearing is January 12, 2027 in Roseville.
The deadline is Dec 14, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Jan 12, 2027. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 14, 2026 · 34 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Nov 30, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Jan 12, 2027
- Class period
- Jan 25, 2019 to Aug 31, 2024
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Thinkware settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
Do I need a receipt?+
No. This settlement accepts claims on your sworn statement alone.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. Thinkware and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.