Settlement Information
A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action Thinkware Systems USA, Inc. (“Defendant” or “Thinkware”) violated the law misrepresenting and falsely advertising consumers that its Thinkware F200PRO, X700, DC-M2-FG-IR, DC-M2-FG, and F70PRO dashcams (“Class Products”) featured a “Super Night Vision” function, but failing to disclose that the function was only available in parking mode.
Who Is a Class Member?
You may be part of this class action if you purchased any of the Class Products in the United States between January 25, 2019 through August 31, 2024.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
Do Nothingno deadline |
If you do nothing, you will become a Class Member bound by the terms of the Settlement Agreement and Final Judgment, thus forfeiting your right to sue on your own regarding any claims that are part of the settlement. However, your failure to timely submit a Valid Claim Form will forfeit your right to receive your portion of the Settlement Fund. All unclaimed Settlement Funds will then be given to The Public Justice Foundation. |
Submit a Claim Form to Opt In to Join the Settlement Classby May 13, 2026 |
If you are a valid Settlement Class Member and wish to receive your portion of the Settlement Fund, you need to complete and submit the enclosed Claim Form, by submitting it online at [web address]. After the Settlement’s Effective Date and the Court’s final approval of the Settlement, you will then receive a check in the mail for an amount that shall be calculated pro rata based on the number of Valid Claim Forms that are submitted by the Settlement Class. |
Ask to Be Excludedby April 28, 2026 |
You can opt out of the settlement by submitting a Valid Exclusion Request to the Claims Administrator. If you do so, you will not be eligible to receive a settlement payment. But you will retain the right to sue on your own regarding any claims that are part of the settlement. |
Submit an Objectionby April 28, 2026 |
You may remain a part of the settlement and write to the Court and explain why you do not like the settlement. You may appear and speak at the Final Approval Hearing on your own or through a lawyer hired by you at your own expense. If the settlement is approved over your objection, however, you will receive a check in the mail in an amount to be determined based off of your pro rata share of the Net Settlement Fund after the settlement’s Effective Date and after the Court grants final approval of the settlement. You will be bound by the settlement and give up your right to sue on your own regarding any claims that are part of the settlement. |
Attend the Fairness HearingJune 27, 2026 |
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on [insert date], at [insert] in Department 6 of the Superior Court of California, County of Placer, the Honorable Garen Horst presiding, located at 101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603. At the Final Approval Hearing, the Court will consider if the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate; |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
May 13, 2026
Exclusion Deadline
April 28, 2026
Objection Deadline
April 28, 2026
Fairness Hearing
June 27, 2026