Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed Class Action Settlement (Calif. and N.Y. Only)

A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Inc. and The Scotts Company LLC falsely claimed that Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed grows grass “50% Thicker With Half The Water” when compared to ordinary seeds.

If you purchased Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed in California or New York, you may be entitled to a cash payment from the class action settlement.

The Scotts EZ Seed class action lawsuit accuses the defendants of selling a defective combination mulch-grass seed product that contains mulch, grass seed and fertilizer.

When it began selling the EZ Seed product in 2009, Scotts described it as a “revolutionary seeding product” that contains an absorbent growing material that uses the water it absorbs to expand and surround seeds with a moist, protective layer that provides the seeds with water and nourishment.

“According to the label, it is supposed to make EZ Seed grow grass ‘50%THICKER WITH HALF THE WATER’ compared to ordinary seed,” the Scotts EZ Seed class action lawsuit says. “But it doesn’t work. The super-absorbent mulch competes with the germinating seed for available moisture and actually prevents it from growing.”

The Scotts EZ Seed class action lawsuit claims that the product packaging and advertisements on television, radio and the internet are “replete with false and misleading statements about the nature, characteristics and qualities of EZ Seed.”

The plaintiffs point to studies showing that the EZ Seed product failed to grow grass in testing performed by precisely following the instructions on the label.

A judge granted Class certification to the Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed class action lawsuit in January 2015.

The defendants deny the allegations but agreed to settle the Scotts EZ Seed class action lawsuit to avoid the burden and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Scotts EZ Seed settlement include consumers who purchased any variety of Scotts EZ Seed bearing the 50% Thicker Claim in California or New York between Jan. 1, 2009 and Sept. 30, 2014.

According to the settlement documents, the 50% Thicker Claim refers to the following language: “50% Thicker With Half The Water* *Versus ordinary seed when each was watered at half the recommended rate. Results may vary.”

Potential Award

Up to $90.

Class Members who submit valid Claim Forms without proof of purchase will receive a payment of $15 or more per package, up to $45. Class Members who provide proof of purchase may claim up to six packages for a total of $90.

Proof of Purchase

None required. However, Class Members who do not provide proof of purchase are limited to an award of up to $45 while those who submit proof of purchase may claim up to $90.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

12/4/2018

Case Name

In re: Scotts EZ Seed Litigation, Case No. 12-cv-4727, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Final Hearing

12/19/2018

UPDATE: Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed Class Action Settlement (Calif. and N.Y. Only) was granted on December 19, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On Feb. 23, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks worth as much as $45 from the Scotts Turf Builder EZ Seed class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.GrassSeedSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Scotts EZ Seed Litigation
c/o Heffler Claims Group, Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 8748
Philadelphia, PA 19101-8748
1-844-271-4786

Class Counsel

Scott A. Bursor
Joseph I. Marchese
Neal Deckant
Yitzchak Kopel
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Nadeem Faruqi
Timothy Peter
FARUQI & FARUQI LLP

Defense Counsel

Samuel A. Danon
Shawn Patrick Regan
Joshua S. Paster
Joshua M. Kalb
Neil Gilman
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP