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Earth Rated Class Action Settlement

This settlement covered people who bought Earth Rated compostable poop bags between October 28, 2015 and June 13, 2024. Claims could be filed without receipts, with payments of up to $6. The deadline was December 9, 2024, and claims are now closed.

Payout up to $6
Payment Subject to pro rata adjustment
Deadline December 9, 2024
Proof required No
Category Consumer products
Administrator Earth Rated Compostable Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration
Updated September 5, 2026

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What this settlement covers

Purchased Earth Rated compostable poop bags between Oct 28, 2015 and June 13, 2024

How payment works

Payments were variable, so each claimant's share depended on the number of valid claims filed. The administrator was Earth Rated Compostable Settlement c/o JND Legal Administration.

Filing this claim

The claim deadline passed on December 9, 2024, so the settlement administrator is no longer accepting claim forms. If you filed before the deadline, payment timing is set by the administrator, not by Sparrow.

Read the official settlement notice for the full terms and the administrator’s contact details.

The administrator was:

Earth Rated Compostable Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91398
Seattle, WA 98111

Earth Rated Class Action Settlement FAQs

Common questions about this class action settlement.

Which products were covered?

Earth Rated poop bags sold as compostable, bought between October 28, 2015 and June 13, 2024. The compostable labeling is what defined the class, so the brand's other bag lines sold without that claim were not part of the settlement.

What was the case about?

Compostability labeling. A product marketed as compostable is generally expected to break down in the conditions the label implies, and cases of this kind turn on whether the facilities that would actually accept the item make that possible for an ordinary buyer.

Was proof of purchase required?

No. Claims could be filed without receipts. Nobody keeps receipts for dog waste bags bought over nine years, which is why the settlement accepted a self certified claim in exchange for a small capped payment.

When will I get paid?

Payment timing is set by the settlement administrator, not Sparrow. Administrators usually pay after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved, which can take several months or longer after the claim deadline. Check the official settlement website at https://www.ercompostablesettlement.com/admin/api/connectedapps.cms.extensions/asset?id=96e7dc2a-32e8-484d-9e78-d994d4d84b8b&languageId=1033&inline=true for updates.