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Case verification
- Case name
- Duryea v. Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.
- Court
- U.S. District Court, District of Utah
- Claim deadline
- None. There is no settlement or claim form.
- Current status
- Proposed class action filed February 2026. No class has been certified and Rawlings has not been found liable.
- Complaint (public court record)
- Complaint on CourtListener
Last verified: October 9, 2026. Details can change. Always confirm eligibility and deadlines on the official settlement website or court docket before filing. How we verify cases.
Baseball and softball parents, check your bats! Rawlings is facing a lawsuit involving certain baseball and fastpitch bats that can cost anywhere from $200 to $600.
The lawsuit claims some bats were marketed as “new and improved” or redesigned for better performance, even though the upgrades may have been primarily cosmetic.
Rawlings also sells bats under brands including Easton, Combat, Miken and Worth, so don’t assume your bat isn’t included just because it doesn’t say Rawlings.
Which Bats Are Included?
Here are the models currently listed in the lawsuit:
| Type | Bat Models and Years |
|---|---|
| BBCOR | ICON (2024 and 2025), CLOUT AI (2025), MACH AI (2025), ICON Pro Preferred (2025), Electric Unicorn (2025), MAV1 (2025), ROPE (2025) and Alpha (2023) |
| USSSA | ICON (2024 and 2025), Hype Fire (2025), MAV1 (2025), Encore (2023) and Hype-Comp (2023) |
| USA Baseball | ICON USA (2025) and Hype Fire (2025) |
| Fastpitch | Mantra 2.0, Mantra 3.0, Ghost Unlimited (2024) and Ghost (2023) |
Check the bat itself, your receipt or your online order history to confirm the model and year. A similar model from another year may not be included.
What Is the Lawsuit Claiming?
Non-wood bats generally need certification before they can be used in organized leagues.
The lawsuit claims Rawlings used a cosmetic-change certification process for certain bats, meaning the newer versions supposedly didn’t include physical changes that would affect performance.
At the same time, those bats were allegedly advertised to parents and players as having improved technology, updated components or better performance.
Basically, the lawsuit argues that families may have paid premium prices for “upgraded” bats without being told that the changes were allegedly more about appearance than performance. These are still allegations, and the case is currently going through the court.
How Much Could You Get?
Honestly, nobody knows yet. This is a proposed class action that was filed in February 2026. No class has been certified, there is no settlement fund, and there is no established payout. Some websites post estimates, but there is no court-approved amount, and many lawsuits end without any payment.
Its listing asks whether you purchased a Rawlings, Easton, Combat, Miken or Worth baseball or fastpitch bat in the United States within the past four years.
What Should You Do Now?
There is no claim form to fill out. Some services, including ClaimMoney.com (a referral partner of this site), let you sign up for updates, but that is not filing a claim. If a settlement is ever approved, the official settlement administrator will publish the eligibility rules and a free way to file.
You should also save any proof you have, including:
- Receipts or order-confirmation emails
- Screenshots from your online purchase history
- Pictures showing the bat’s model and year
- Original packaging or warranty information
Even if you don’t have the receipt anymore, check your Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports or other retailer accounts. The purchase may still be saved there.
These bats are expensive, so this is definitely one baseball parents should check!
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Subscribe NowFrequently Asked Questions
Rawlings, plus bats it sells under the Easton, Combat, Miken and Worth brands. Don’t assume your bat isn’t included just because it doesn’t say Rawlings.
There is no settlement and no court-approved payout amount. Any estimates you see online are speculation. There are no guaranteed payments.
Check your Amazon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports or other retailer accounts. The purchase may still be saved in your order history.
No. These are still allegations and the case is currently going through the court.
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