A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit against Anova Applied Electronics, Inc. d/b/a Anova Culinary (“Anova”), relating to Anova’s alleged violations of the Song Beverly Act (the “SBA”). The alleged violations of the SBA occurred between June 12, 2023, and June 12, 2024. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges consumers were required to provide certain personally identifiable information when making purchases with their credit card on Anova’s website https://anovaculinary.com (the “Website”) or via Anova’s mobile application (the “App”) in violation of the SBA. If you are a California resident who made a purchase on Anova’s Website or App between June 12, 2023, and June 12, 2024, with your credit card, you are included in this Settlement as a member of the Settlement Class.
Under the Settlement, Anova has agreed to establish a $500,000.00 Settlement Fund to: (1) provide automatic Pro Rata Cash Payments to all Participating Settlement Members (“Pro Rata Cash Payment”); and (2) to distribute any remaining funds to the California State Controller’s Unclaimed Property Division, subject to the Court’s approval. The Settlement Fund will also be used to pay for the costs of settlement administration, a court-approved Service Award for the named Plaintiff, and the Fee Award and Costs. In addition, Anova has agreed to undertake certain business practice commitments that it will implement.
Your legal rights will be affected whether you act or do not act. You should read the entire Notice carefully.
Your Legal Rights And Options In This Settlement: | |
Elect Payment Method Deadline: | You do not need to submit a claim form to receive payment. If you are an eligible Settlement Class Member, you will automatically receive payment from the Settlement Fund. You will be given the opportunity to select your preferred payment method online here (check, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle). If you do not make a selection by June 18, 2026, a check will be mailed to your address on record. By receiving a payment (or by not excluding yourself from the Settlement), you will give up the right to sue Anova and certain related parties in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims that are resolved by this Settlement. |
Exclude Yourself From This Settlement | This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against Anova, or certain related parties, for the claims this Settlement resolves. If you exclude yourself, you will give up the right to receive any Settlement Benefits from this Settlement. |
Object to or Comment on the Settlement | You may object to the Settlement by writing to the Settlement Administrator and informing it why you do not think the Settlement should be approved. You can also write the Court to provide comments or reasons why you support the Settlement. You may also object to the Settlement by appearing at the Final Approval Hearing either in person or via Zoom, link TBD. If you object and the Court approves the Settlement, you may still receive the automatic Pro Rata Cash Payment if the Court approves it, but you will give up the right to sue Anova in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves. |
Go to the “Final Approval” Hearing | You may attend the Final Approval Hearing either in person or remotely, where the Court may hear arguments concerning approval of the Settlement. You are not required to attend the Final Approval Hearing. |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will still receive the automatic Pro Rata Cash Payment by check mailed to the address on record. However, you will give up your right to sue Defendant and certain related parties for the claims that this Settlement resolves. |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained in the Notice and FAQs.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. No Settlement Benefits or payments will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement and it becomes final.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
3/20/2026
Opt Out Deadline
5/19/2026
Objection Deadline
5/19/2026
Payment Selection Deadline
6/18/2026
Final Approval Hearing
7/24/2026