CertainTeed Shingle Settlement: CertainTeed Corporation class action settlement
Current owners of property in the United States or Canada on which qualifying CertainTeed Organic Asphalt Shingles were installed. At present, only building owners whose shingles are still under warranty are eligible to file a claim. If that describes you, you can file a claim in the CertainTeed Corporation class action settlement. Cash payments are available to qualifying claimants where the organic shingles show premature deterioration likely caused by a product defect. An estimated settlement calculator is available on the website to estimate individual payment amounts. The settlement website does not say clearly whether documentation is required. No claim deadline has been published yet.
This class action lawsuit alleged that Organic Roofing Shingles manufactured by CertainTeed Corporation from July 1, 1987 through 2005 were defective and failed to perform as promised when installed on buildings in the United States and Canada. The settlement provides cash payments to qualifying property owners where the organic shingles show premature deterioration likely caused by a product defect. The court approved the settlement on September 1, 2010, and CertainTeed is actively processing and paying claims.
The facts
| Class period | July 1, 1987 to December 31, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Administrator | CAC Services Group, LLC |
| Final approval hearing | September 1, 2010 |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
How to file a claim
- Check that you are eligible. Current owners of property in the United States or Canada on which qualifying CertainTeed Organic Asphalt Shingles were installed. At present, only building owners whose shingles are still under warranty are eligible to file a claim.
- Gather what you need. Have your contact details ready, along with any notice ID you were sent.
- File on the official settlement website. It is the only place a claim counts, and filing is always free.
- File before the published deadline. Late claims are usually rejected.
File your claim on the official site
Goes to www.certainteedshinglesettlement.com, the official settlement website. We are not paid for this link.
Common questions
Who is eligible for the CertainTeed Corporation settlement?
Current owners of property in the United States or Canada on which qualifying CertainTeed Organic Asphalt Shingles were installed. At present, only building owners whose shingles are still under warranty are eligible to file a claim.
How much money will I get?
Cash payments are available to qualifying claimants where the organic shingles show premature deterioration likely caused by a product defect. An estimated settlement calculator is available on the website to estimate individual payment amounts. Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the published figure is a maximum rather than a promise.
When is the claim deadline?
No claim deadline has been published yet. Administrators are not required to accept late claims, so it is worth filing before the date rather than on it.
Do I need receipts or proof of purchase?
The settlement website does not say clearly whether documentation is required. Every claim form asks you to confirm that the information you give is true, and filing a claim you are not entitled to is fraud.
Is the CertainTeed Corporation settlement legitimate?
This settlement is administered by CAC Services Group, LLC, a court appointed claims administrator. A real settlement never asks you to pay to file a claim. File only on the official settlement website linked on this page.
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