Ellicott City, has witnessed two multimillion-dollar class action lawsuits settlement that will cover either 100 percent or 10 percent of the replacement work. While some leaks might be no big deal, others might require a full replacement of all the pipes in your home.
Homeowners may qualify for a free plumbing replacement and possible compensation for damages if they file their claims by May 1, 2009, under the Cox suit, which is run by the Consumer Plumbing Recovery Center (CPRC), the authorized administrator of the settlement.
Homeowners affected by PB pipe leaks may seek recourse through two class action suits: Cox v. Shell Oil et al. or Spencer v. Shell Oil et al.
Under the terms of Spencer, $120 million was committed to the settlement fund. If you qualify, you can be reimbursed for 10 percent of the cost of replacing a plumbing system of PB pipe connected with acetal plastic fittings and 10 percent of any past damage caused by leaks that you were not reimbursed for, but only if you have replaced the system. You can qualify under this settlement if you replace your system within 15 years of its installation. This 15-year limitation does not apply if you acquired your property after Nov. 1, 1999, and you replaced your system by Dec. 31, 2003.
Since 1996, Mashburn says, almost 8,000 people have filed claims with the Spencer Class Facility. For the Cox suit, call 800-392-7591 or visit www.pbpipe.com [www.pbpipe.com] for more information, directions on how to file a claim and to access claim forms. For the Spencer suit, call 800-490-6997 or visit www.spencerclass.com [www.spencerclass.com] for more information about requirements and claim forms.
Source: baltimoresun.com
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