Earth Exer-Walk Shoes Class Action Settlement

A class action lawsuit filed by plaintiff on behalf of herself and others who purchased Earth Exer-Walk shoes alleging the shoe company was in violation of law by labeling their shoes with health benefits has recently reached a settlement.

Earth’s labeling on the Exer-Walk shoes indicated that the shoes had the ability to “improve posture,” “reduce joint stress, “strengthen core muscles” and maximize calorie burn” in consumers who wear the shoes, according to the class action lawsuit.

Earth has denied any wrongdoing in association with the claims brought forth against the company. The lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit and Earth reached an agreement to settle the claims in an effort to avoid the cost and risks of allowing the case to continue to go on to trial.

Class Members who would like to request to be excluded from the Exer-Walk class action lawsuit settlement must do so in writing by sending the written request to the Settlement Administrator and must include the following: Name, address, signature, name and number of the case and a statement saying he/she wishes to be excluded from the settlement class. Requests for exclusion must be postmarked by May 19, 2016.

UPDATE: The claim form deadline and exclusion deadline have been extended to 05/19/16. The final hearing is now scheduled for 06/20/16.

UPDATE 2: On Sept. 28, 2016, Top Class Actions readers started receiving Earth Exer-Walk class action settlement checks worth as much as $5.33. Congratulations to all our viewers who submitted a valid claim and got PAID!

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased an Earth Exer-Walk shoe between Jan. 1, 2009 and Oct. 4, 2015 are eligible to be included in the class action settlement.

Potential Award

Varies.

Class Members who submit a valid Claim Form will receive a pro rata distribution of the Settlement Fund of $270,000 after the following expenses have been deducted from the fund: notice and administration costs ($80,000), attorney’s fees and costs ($90,000) and an incentive award to the lead plaintiff ($2,000).

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is required. You must certify via your signature that you purchased Earth Exer-Walk shoes between Jan. 1, 2009 and Oct. 14, 2015.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

05/19/2016 (NEW)

Case Name

Hedges v. Earth Inc., Case No. 1:14-cv-09858, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.

Final Hearing

06/20/2016 (NEW)

UPDATE: On June 27, 2016, the court granted the Earth Exer-Walk shoes settlement final approval.  Keep checking back and let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.EarthExer-WalkShoeSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Hedges v. Earth Inc. Class Administrator
P.O. Box 40007
College Station, TX 77842-4007
312-236-0000

Class Counsel

Defense Counsel

Russell Beck
Stephen Douglas Riden
BECK REED RIDEN LLP

Martin J. Bishop
REED SMITH LLP

Daniel W. Werly
FOLEY & LARDNER