Recent Copper Pipe Settlement Action May Be of Interest to NAHB Members
NAHB members may be entitled to a cash distribution from the settlement of a class-action lawsuit, Al's Discount Plumbing, et al. v. Viega LLC, Civil Action No.: 1:19-cv-00159, which was recently brought to the Federation's attention.
A payment from $10 million of the settlement is available for those who purchased Viega ProPress® Copper Press Fittings between Jan. 29, 2015, and Sept. 18, 2020, in the District of Columbia and the following states:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- California
- Connecticut
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
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