If You Are a Single Family Home Owner in the United States with Allura Fiber Cement Siding, You May Be Eligible to Receive Benefits from the Allura Fiber Cement Siding Class Action Lawsuit Settlement.
Plycem USA LLC (“Plycem”) has reportedly agreed to a settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against it in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, styled as In Re: Allura Fiber Cement Siding Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2886, Case No. 2:19-mn-2886-DCN, alleging, among other things, that certain Allura branded fiber cement lap siding is defective and is prone to cracking, bowing, shrinking, warping, breakage, or gapping.
Defendants in the Allura Fiber Cement Siding lawsuit reportedly contend that the siding at issue is not defective and performs well when installed correctly.
Who Is Included In The Allura Fiber Cement Siding Class Action Settlement?
The Allura Fiber Cement Siding class action settlement reportedly includes, unless otherwise excluded, the following settlement class: all persons who own a home with Siding manufactured in Plycem’s plant located in White City, Oregon between February 1, 2014 and May 7, 2014 or manufactured in Plycem’s Roaring River, North Carolina plant between February 1, 2014 and February 18, 2015.
What Settlement Benefits Does The Allura Fiber Cement Siding Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Provide?
Under the Allura Fiber Cement Siding lawsuit settlement, Settlement Class Members with Qualifying Damage (evidenced by cracking, bowing, shrinkage, warping, breakage, or gapping greater than 3/16” in the Siding and, if available, evidence of the alleged property damage resulting from such failed Siding) have three benefit options, as follows:
- Replacement and Repair: Claimants will receive $1.00 per square foot of Replacement Area for replacement siding and $4.75 per square foot of Replacement Area to contribute to additional repair costs, including installation, labor, paint, home wrap, trim, and other repairs and/or incidental work. Claimants will receive an additional $200.00 if the total Replacement area is 20 boards or fewer. Claimants will receive an additional paint allowance of $1.00 per square foot for the entire Elevation where the Replacement Area is less than 30% of the Elevation. Within 30 days of final approval of the Claim, the Claims Administrator will pay 30% of the total compensation available under this option. Within 30 days after proof of repair is accepted by the Claims Administrator, the Claims Administrator will pay the remaining 70% of Additional Costs. In order to receive the additional 70% of Additional Costs, you must provide proof of repair within 12 Months of the mailing of your initial 30% settlement payment.
- Quick Cash Option: This Option provides compensation solely for Siding exhibiting Qualifying Damage and not the 30% or greater Elevation Replacement Area. The Claims Administrator will pay the Settlement Class Member $4.25 per square foot of Qualifying Damage within 30 days of final approval of the Claim.
- Cash Option with Proof of Repair: This Option allows a Settlement Class Member with Qualifying Damage that does not exceed 30% of an Elevation to be reimbursed for an entire Elevation upon proof of repair of the entire Elevation. Specifically, the Claims Administrator will pay $4.25 per square foot of Qualifying Damage within 30 days after final approval of the Claim, and $4.25 per square foot of the remaining portions of the Elevation.
According to the Allura Fiber Cement Siding settlement notice, no compensation will be paid or awarded for Qualifying Damage predominantly caused by or resulting from installation errors. In evaluating installation, the adjudicator will consider: Certain Gapping, Clearance at base of the house, Improper fastening, Failure to attach Siding to structural framing, Improper or missing roof to wall transition flashing, Failure to install Siding on a smooth, rigid, and flat surface and Inadequate thickness of paint.
Allura Fiber Cement Siding settlement claim forms can be submitted online or via mail. Allura Fiber Cement Siding settlement claim forms must be postmarked or submitted online by the claims filing deadline of June 21, 2023.
Where Can You Obtain More Information About The Allura Fiber Cement Siding Class Action Settlement?
For more information about the Allura Fiber Cement Siding class action settlement, write to Plycem Siding Settlement, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103, call 1-844-530-0355, email info@plycemsidingsettlement.com or visit the Allura Fiber Cement Siding class action settlement website at https://www.plycemsidingsettlement.com/