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U.S. & Canada IPEX Kitec Plumbing System Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Email
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Award (how much your claim may be worth): You will be compensated to help pay for the repair of any structures you own that are plumbed with the defective Kitec Systems. The amount you will be paid will depend on a number of factors, including the type and cost of any property damage incurred.

 

Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Case(s):  IN RE KITEC PLUMBING SYSTEM PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION, Case No. 09-md-2098, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas; Rosati et al. v. IPEX USA LLC et al., Case No. CV-09-13459, Ontario Superior Court of Justice;and Cooke et al. v. Ipex Inc. et al., Case No. 200-06-000121-098, Superior Court of Québec

 

Company(ies): IPEX USA LLC, IPEX, INC.

IPEX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Website of the Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Administrator (UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION HERE): www.KitecSettlement.com

 

Address to submit a claim form (REQUIRED):

 

To receive compensation under the Kitec Plumbing settlement, you must submit a claim form (found at www.KitecSettlement.com) and supporting documentation to:

 

For deliveries via courier, use the following street address:

 

Kitec Claims Administrator Canadian Kitec Claims Administrator

3301 Kerner Blvd. OR 633 Colbourne St., Suite 300

San Rafael, CA 94901  London, ON N6B 2V3

 

For deliveries via postal service, use the following address:

 

Kitec Claims Administrator Canadian Kitec Claims Administrator

P.O. Box 6001 OR P.O. Box 3355

Larkspur, CA 94977-6001  London, ON N6A 4K3

 

Phone Number to call for assistance: (877) 337-1293

 

Details: The proposed IPEX Kitec Plumbing class action settlement will resolve several class action lawsuits filed in the U.S. and Canada (collectively called In Re: Kitec Plumbing System Products Liability Litigation) that allege IPEX manufactured defective Kitec plumbing systems that prematurely fail, resulting in leaks or damage to the structures they’re installed in. 

 

The Kitec class action settlement includes all persons that own, have owned, lease, or have leased a building, home, residence or any other structure in the United States and Canada that contains, or at any time contained, a Kitec Plumbing System (which may consist of components, individual parts, or as a system, PEX-AL-PEX, PE-AL-PE, PERT-AL-PERT, PEX pipe, valves, fittings).

 

You can see photos of the Kitec Systems here. There are also several ways to tell if you have a defective IPEX Kitec Plumbing System installed:

 

(1) The Kitec pipe is typically blue in color for cold water applications and orange in color for hot water applications.

(2) The pipe is usually marked with one of the following brand names: Kitec, PlumbBetter, IPEX AQUA, WarmRite, Kitec XPA, AmbioComfort, XPA, KERR Controls or Plomberie Améliorée.

(3) Where the fittings are visible look for the words Kitec or KTC on them. The terms CSA B137.9/10 or ATSM F1974 could also indicate that you have a Kitec system.

(4) Often, the best places to look for the Kitec system is near the hot water tank or in the mechanical room where the pipe is connected to or exits the walls. Also look under kitchen sinks or bathroom vanities, where the pipe and/or fitting exits the wall. 

 

If approved, the IPEX class action lawsuit settlement will allow Class Members to share in the $125 million settlement to help pay for the repair of buildings, residences, homes or other structures plumbed with the defective Kitec Systems. The amount of compensation you will receive will depend on a number of factors, including the type and the cost of any property damage incurred.

 

To be eligible to receive compensation from the Kitec settlement, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form within 8 years after the Effective Date. As of now, that estimated deadline is January 1, 2020. (Keep checking the Settlement Administrator's website at www.KitecSettlement.com for updates.)

 

If you wish to exclude yourself from the Kitec settlement and retain your right to sue individually, you must submit your request by September 30, 2011. 

 

Purchased or Leased FromThis settlement includes all IPEX manufactured Kitec Plumbing Systems, regardless of when they were purchased or installed. 

 

Claims must be postmarked by: 1/20/20 (estimated)

 

MORE DETAILS BELOW!

 


Settlement Administrator(s): CAC Services Group, LLC

 

Class Counsel:

 

For the U.S. Plaintiffs
 
Charles J. LaDuca
Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca, LLP
 
Robert K. Shelquist, Esq.
Lockridge Grindal Nauen, P.L.L.P.
 
Michael McShane, Esq.
Audet & Partners, LLP
 
Jeffrey B. Cereghino, Esq.
Merrill, Nomura & Molineux, LLP
 
Michael F. Ram, Esq.
Levy Ram & Olsen, LLP
 
For the Canadian Plaintiffs
 
Chalres Wright
Siskinds LLP
 
Harvey Strosberg, QC
Sutts, Strosberg, LLP 
 
For the Quebec Plaintiffs
 
Simon Hébert 
Siskinds, Desmeules, LLP
 

Defense Counsel:

 

Richard L. Josephson
Van H. Beckwith
 
Benjamin Zarnett
Goodmans, LLP
 
Christopher Richter
Woods, LLP 

  

 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 27 December 2012 11:09

Comments   

 
#3 Son Nguyen 2013-04-06 12:05
My piping system is kitec IPEX installed in 2003. There is no leak or damage yet. Can I still be part of the claim? Thank you.
 
 
#2 Kerry 2012-10-15 22:16
I am part of the claim but got a notice to provide damage costs. If I have not had damage -yet- can I still be part of claim. And; can I have plumbing removed and have costs covered before damage occurs? Thanks
 
 
#1 Lynn & Don Lebeznick 2011-10-06 19:48
Hi We are not sure if we qualify for this suit. We bought a very old house (1860's estimate of build date), in 2004, and re-did all the plumbing in 2006 with Ipex. It was done by OPP (Ontario Provincial Plumbing), except, they never did finish hooking things up, which my husband completed. (That's a whole different story !) Could you please advice us if we should be filling in the forms, or if we even would come under these suits? Thank you Lynn
 

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