Thinkware Dashcam Settlement, Check If You Qualify Jessica Ratzak v. Thinkware Systems USA, Inc., No. S-CV-0049793

There’s $850,000 waiting for Thinkware dashcam owners — if you bought an X700, F200PRO, DC-M2-FG-IR, DC-M2-FG, or F70PRO between January 25, 2019 and August 31, 2024. Thinkware Systems USA agreed to pay after a lawsuit claimed its “Super Night Vision” feature didn’t work the way the box promised. You have until December 14, 2026 to file.

Thinkware Dashcam Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Amount	$850,000 (can grow under an escalator clause — see below)
Claim Deadline	December 14, 2026
Who Qualifies	US buyers of 5 Thinkware models, Jan. 25, 2019–Aug. 31, 2024
Estimated Payout	Pro rata — no fixed per-person amount
Proof Required (Yes/No)	Only if claiming more than one dashcam
Settlement Status	Preliminarily reached, awaiting final court approval
Court & Case Number	Superior Court of California, County of Placer — No. S-CV-0049793
Law Alleged	Cal. False Advertising Act, Unfair Competition Law, Consumer Legal Remedies Act
Administrator	EisnerAmper
Official Claim Site	TWCameraSettlement.com
Last Updated	September 18, 2026

Who Is Thinkware and Why Are They Being Sued for False Advertising?

Thinkware Systems USA sells dashcams built around one selling point: seeing clearly after dark. The lawsuit says the company marketed a “Super Night Vision” feature on five dashcam models as though it worked anytime the camera recorded, when it actually only turned on in parking mode. That gap between the pitch and the product is what turned ordinary dashcam buyers into a nationwide class.

What Did Thinkware Do to Dashcam Buyers Between 2019 and 2024?

Jessica Ratzak filed a class action lawsuit attorney’s dream case in January 2023, claiming Thinkware violated California’s False Advertising Act (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17500 et seq.) — a law that bans marketing a feature a product doesn’t actually deliver. The suit also alleges violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law and its Consumer Legal Remedies Act, the state statute most often used in product mislabeling cases.

According to the settlement website, the case centers on Thinkware’s X700, F200PRO, DC-M2-FG-IR, DC-M2-FG, and F70PRO models, which the company advertised with “Super Night Vision” but which allegedly failed to disclose the feature was “only available in parking mode.” It’s the same pattern behind the Gruns Sugar-Free Gummies Lawsuit — a claim printed on the box that didn’t hold up once someone actually checked it.

Thinkware denies any wrongdoing. But after informal discovery and a full-day mediation in mid-2024, both sides reached a settlement rather than take the case to trial. If you bought any of these five models, you don’t need to prove you were tricked — the case already assumes you were.

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Who Qualifies for the Thinkware Dashcam Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone in the United States who bought a Thinkware X700 dashcam between January 25, 2019 and August 31, 2024
• Buyers of the F200PRO, DC-M2-FG-IR, DC-M2-FG, or F70PRO during that same window
• People who purchased through a retailer, not just directly from Thinkware
• Those who no longer own the dashcam — proof of purchase, not the physical product, is what matters for larger claims

Who does not qualify:

• Employees, agents, or officers of Thinkware
• Members of the Court or Class Counsel
• Anyone who bought a different Thinkware model, or bought outside the class period

That fund gets paid out whether you file or not — the only question is whether your share goes to you or gets split among everyone else who did.

Thinkware Dashcam Buyers Outside California — Are You Still Covered?

This is a nationwide settlement, not a California-only one. It covers anyone in the United States who bought one of the five qualifying models during the class period, no matter what state you live in.

Not sure if you qualify for the Thinkware dashcam settlement? A free consultation with a consumer fraud attorney can help before the December 14, 2026 deadline.

How Much Can Thinkware Dashcam Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $850,000 Total

Thinkware agreed to put $850,000 into a common settlement fund. After attorneys’ fees, costs, and administration expenses come out, what’s left gets split pro rata among everyone who files a valid claim — more filers means smaller individual checks. Payments go out as a physical check or digital payment, your choice. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099. Check with a tax professional. This is always “up to” the pro-rata share — nobody gets a guaranteed dollar figure yet.

Thinkware Payout With Proof of Purchase

If you claim more than one dashcam, you’ll need proof: purchase location, date, and the unit’s serial number.

Thinkware Payout Without Proof of Purchase

Without a Settlement Claim ID or receipt, you’re capped at one dashcam per household, and that claim goes through fraud screening.

What Pro-Rata Means for Your Thinkware Check

There’s a detail in the settlement agreement most coverage of this case will miss. Thinkware based the $850,000 on an estimated 62,029 dashcams sold during the class period. If confirmed sales come in more than 5% higher — above 65,130 units — Thinkware has to add $6.70 to the fund for every extra unit sold. The fund can grow. It can’t shrink.

Class Counsel can ask for up to $283,333.33 in fees — a third of the fund — plus $20,000 in costs and a $10,000 service award for Ratzak. That’s standard for a settlement this size. But it’s money that comes off the top before anyone else gets paid.

How to File Your Thinkware Dashcam Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to TWCameraSettlement.com and click Submit a Claim
2. Enter your name, mailing address, email, and phone number
3. List which model(s) you bought, the quantity, and an approximate purchase date
4. Upload proof of purchase if you’re claiming more than one dashcam
5. Choose a paper check or digital payment
6. Submit and save your confirmation — the administrator may follow up if something’s missing

Takes about 10 minutes. You have until December 14, 2026.

Should Thinkware Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 30, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Thinkware Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no settlement payment, but you keep the right to sue Thinkware on your own. Most people shouldn’t opt out without talking to a lawyer first. The deadline to opt out is November 30, 2026.

How to Object to the Thinkware Settlement

Objecting keeps you in the class while telling the court you disagree with some part of the deal. Written objections go to the Thinkware Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 1349, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, and must include your proof of purchase and the case number.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 30, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

Thinkware Dashcam Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Agreement Signed	September 2025
Claims Period Opens	UNVERIFIED — tied to Preliminary Approval, not yet public
Claim Filing Deadline	December 14, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	November 30, 2026
Objection Deadline	November 30, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	January 12, 2027
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — set after Effective Date, following final approval

Thinkware Dashcam — Frequently Asked Questions, No. S-CV-0049793

Do I need a lawyer to file a Thinkware dashcam settlement claim?

No. Filing directly at TWCameraSettlement.com works for most people. A free legal consultation only makes sense if your purchase history or amount claimed is complicated.

Is the Thinkware dashcam settlement legitimate?

Yes. It’s supervised by the Superior Court of California, County of Placer, and administered by EisnerAmper — not a third-party scam site.

When will Thinkware settlement payments be sent?

Only after the Final Fairness Hearing on January 12, 2027, and after the settlement becomes legally final. No payment date is set yet.

What if I missed the Thinkware claim deadline?

You’ll still be bound by the settlement’s terms, but you’ll forfeit your share of the $850,000 fund if you don’t file by December 14, 2026.

Will my Thinkware settlement payment go on a 1099?

It may, if your payment exceeds $600. Talk to a tax professional about how to report it.

What if I don’t have proof of purchase for my Thinkware dashcam?

You can still file for one unit without proof, but that claim goes through the administrator’s fraud audit.

How is my Thinkware settlement payment calculated?

It’s a weighted pro-rata share of the Total Distributable Settlement Fund, based on how many units you claim relative to everyone else who files.

Can I still object to the Thinkware settlement if I already filed a claim?

Yes — filing a claim and objecting aren’t mutually exclusive. Opting out is the only choice that rules out an objection.

Sources Used in This Thinkware Dashcam Settlement Article

• Official Settlement Site — Case Summary: twcamerasettlement.com
• Official Settlement Site — FAQs: twcamerasettlement.com/faqs
• Court Documents — Ratzak v. Thinkware Settlement Agreement, September 2025: PDF
• Court Documents — Claim Form: PDF
• Court Documents Page: twcamerasettlement.com/court-documents

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Thinkware settlement website, its FAQ page, and the Ratzak v. Thinkware Settlement Agreement, as of September 18, 2026. Last Updated: September 18, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.