$825K Earth Rated compostable poop bags class action settlement

Consumers could benefit from an $825,000 class action settlement to resolve claims that Earth Rated compostable poop bags were not actually compostable as promised.

The Earth Rated settlement benefits consumers who purchased one or more units of Earth Rated Certified Compostable Poop Bags between Oct. 28, 2015, and June 13, 2024.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim Earth Rated’s poop bags were falsely advertised as compostable to mislead purchasers. In reality, these poop bags do not break down in compost, the consumers claim.

Earth Rated is a sustainable dog supply brand that sells poop bags and other supplies.

Earth Rated denies any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $825,000 to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Earth Rated class action settlement, class members can receive $2 per purchased product and claim a maximum of three products for up to $6; and class members with proof of purchase can receive $2 per purchased product and are not limited in the number of products they can claim from the settlement.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 23, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 23, 2024.

To receive an Earth Rated settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Dec. 9, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased one or more units of Earth Rated Certified Compostable Poop Bags between Oct. 28, 2015, and June 13, 2024.

Potential Award

Up to $6 without proof of purchase, varies with proof of purchase

Proof of Purchase

Receipts, invoices, order confirmations and other documentation

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

12/09/2024

Case Name

Natale, et al. v. 9199-4467 Quebec Inc. d/b/a Earth Rated, Case No. 2:21-cv-06775-JS-SIL, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Final Hearing

10/23/2024

Settlement Website

ERCompostableSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Earth Rated Compostable Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91398
Seattle, WA 98111
info@ERCompostableSettlement.com
877-495-3332

Class Counsel

L Timothy Fisher
Brittany S Scott
Max S Roberts
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Defense Counsel

Jahmy S Graham
NELSON MULLINS RILEY & SCARBOROUGH LLP