However in Handy Magazine reported that Owens Corning was distributing Mira Vista, a composite shingle made of fiberglass, ground clay, and slate. That product was subject of a Mira Vista class action lawsuit settled in Mira Vista image at above left - Birka White.
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We include roof warranty and claim information and links to roofing product sources. A number of companies produce plastic or recycled plastic roof coverings in a variety of styles that look a lot like clay tile roofs, cedar shingles, slate roofs, wood roofing, and even asphalt shingle roofs. InspectAPedia is an independent publisher of building, environmental, and forensic inspection, diagnosis, and repair information provided free to the public - we have no business nor financial connection with any manufacturer or service provider discussed at our website.
Many of these plastic roofing product producers call plastic roofing a "green" product - giving plastic roofing materials credit for using recycling, and some products are reported to be made entirely of recycled plastics. Authentic Roof system is a synthetic slate company found at authenticroof. Contact Crowe, Dundas St. To ask for a specifications sheet for the particular Authentic Roofing System product of interest. MiraVista was manufactured largely from fiberglass resin and inorganic fillers.
Complete information about the Mira Vista settlement and claim forms were available at the Mira Vista Settlement website at www. The claims administrator was at Check the wind rating of the product as well: Typical might be MPH wind ratings, possibly varying by fastening method and fastener schedule.
What are the benefits of using a plastic waste plastic and sand roof tile versus concrete roof tile. No Thanks. By Robbie Hargett Mar 14, The suit states that the defendants represented, advertised, marketed, and warranted that their Supreme brand roofing shingles were durable, reliable, free of defects and compliant with industry standards under a year limited warranty.
However, the suit states these shingles are defective at the time of sale and installation, as they blister when exposed to normal environmental conditions, leading to early granule loss, increased moisture absorption, rapid deterioration and other related damage. As a result, the plaintiffs and other class members allegedly have had to repair or replace their roofs much sooner than is reasonably expected.
Owens Corning has allegedly denied warranty claims. Sign-up and get latest news about the courts, judges and latest complaints - right to your inbox. The plaintiffs and others in the class seek compensatory and statutory damages, declaratory and injunctive relief, disgorgement, interests, costs and attorneys' fees. See section 13 for more details. The Court directed that this notice be sent to you to inform you about a proposed settlement of this lawsuit and your rights and options.
A retained asset account is a method of settling claims in which an insurance company: a establishes an interest-bearing account through a bank for the beneficiary, b issues the beneficiary a book of blank drafts that resembles a checkbook to use to access the settlement amount, and c retains and invests the money owed to the beneficiary until it is called upon to transfer funds to the bank to cover drafts drawn on the account.
The Plaintiff further alleges that the practice is improper because MetLife controls how much income it receives from the practice and does not disclose this income to the Plans. Counts The parties filed motions for summary judgment asking the Court to rule in their favor without a trial. The Plaintiff filed a motion for class certification asking the Court to allow her to represent other beneficiaries who were affected by MetLife's practices.
The Court granted this motion and ruled that the Plaintiff may represent a class. The Class Representative and her attorneys think the settlement is in the best interests of all Owens Class Members. The settlement proceeds will be distributed to each Owens Class Member based upon his or her share in accordance with the Distribution Plan.
The Court will hold a hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement. The hearing will be held on November 19, , at a. At this hearing, the Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate.
If there are objections, the Court will consider them. The Court will listen to people who have asked to speak at the hearing. The Court may also decide how much to pay to Class Counsel.
At or after the hearing, the Court will decide whether to approve the settlement. The Court has reserved the right to change the date and time of the Final Approval Hearing without further notice to the Class. If you would like to attend the hearing, please check this website for any changes of the hearing date. You need to do nothing. If there is an appeal, then settlement checks will not be issued until the appeal is resolved and the order approving the settlement is approved by the appeals court.
If you currently have a balance in a Total Control Account, MetLife will continue to administer the account in accord with the account agreement. MetLife will continue to guarantee the balance and credit interest on that balance.
MetLife will be free to invest the funds associated with that balance as it sees fit. MetLife may make more investment income using your funds than the interest that it pays to you.
Part of this settlement includes a release of all claims relating to the rate of interest credited to Total Control Accounts issued under the Plans. As was always the case, you may choose to close your Total Control Account or keep it open. The Court appointed John C.
Bell, Jr.
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