BP Shingle Settlement: BP Shingle Reviews and News
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Information Regarding The BP Shingles Class Action Settlement
Our customers are calling regularly from all over Canada with questions about the BP Organic Shingle Settlement. For your convenience we have consolidated some primary information toward the BP Shingle Settlement below for your review.
Description of BP Shingle Litigation
Source: [ http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/notice-of-bp-organic-shingles-settlement-canada-1683500.htm ]
"LONDON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 25, 2012) - What is the litigation about? In the litigation (Marvin Sherebrin et al. v. Building Products of Canada Corp., Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Court File No. 4367/11CP; Diane Fitzsimmons v. La Cie Materiaux de Construction BP Canada, Quebec Superior Court, Court File No. 500-06-00580-114; and Robert S. Melillo et al. v. Building Products of Canada Corp., Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit, Court File No. s618-11 cnc), it is alleged that BP Organic Shingles are subject to premature failure. Building Products of Canada Corp./La Cie Materiaux de Construction BP Canada (the "Defendant") denies these allegations and asserts that the BP Organic Shingles are free of any defect and will last the entire warranty period. However, in order to achieve certainty in terms of its ongoing obligations, the Defendant agreed to a settlement that will resolve the litigation. The settlement represents a voluntary resolution of claims. The Defendant does not admit any wrongdoing or liability."
BP Organic Shingles Identified in Settlement
Source: [ http://www.bpshinglesettlement.com/page.aspx?case=bpcanada&ln=EN&pg=product ]
"BP Organic Shingles were sold during the period from 1985 to 2010 under the brand names: Eclipse, Eclipse H/R, Eclipse LS, Super Eclipse, Weather-Tite (3 Tab Organic), Mirage, Rampart, Tradition, Tite-Lok, Esgard Pro-Standard, Pro-Standard, Esgard 20, Esgard 25, Citadel, Tite-On, Roofmaster, Roofmaster Classic, Roofmaster Plus, Elegance, Elegance II, Europa, and Super Lok.
BP Organic Shingles can be identified based on their shape, the pattern of the self-seal adhesive strips and in some cases by the printed cellophane strips on the back of the shingles. The shape and self-seal adhesive pattern vary as between the brands."
BP Shingle Summary of Proceedings
Source: [ http://www.bpshinglesettlement.com/Home.aspx?case=bpcanada&ln=EN ]
"A settlement has been reached in class actions proceeding in Canada and the United States. A copy of the proposed settlement is available here.
The settlement applies to persons who own or owned homes, residences, buildings or other structures in Canada or the United States whose roofs contain or contained BP Organic Shingles. Click here for more information about who is affected by the settlement.
Building Products of Canada Corp./La Cie Materiaux de Construction BP Canada denies the allegations asserted in the lawsuits and asserts that BP Organic Shingles are free of any defects and, if properly installed, will last throughout the entire warranty period.
The settlement is subject to court approval. Please click here for more information regarding the dates and times of the settlement approval hearings.
The following chart (click here) summarizes your rights with respect to the settlement. Please be advised that there are deadlines for acting."
Source: [ http://harrisonpensa.com/expertise/class-actions/list-of-cases/bp-shingles/ ]
"On June 9th, 2011, Harrison Pensa LLP issued a Statement of Claim on behalf of Canadians who purchased organic roofing shingles manufactured by Building Products of Canada Corp. The action alleges breaches of Canadian consumer protection legislation, negligence, and breach of warranty. The action claims for all losses and damages related to the organic roofing shingles including the costs associated with removing and replacing the shingles and damages related to diminution in value and/or overpayment for the shingles."
Legal Contact Information
Source: [ http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/notice-of-bp-organic-shingles-settlement-canada-1683500.htm ]
"How do I obtain more information? More information about your rights under the proposed settlement, including copies of the settlement agreement and the long-form Settlement Notice, is available online at www.bpshinglesettlement.com or by calling 1-800-515-3626. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE COURTS."
Harrison Pensa LLP
Jonathan Foreman
Counsel for Canadian Plaintiffs (excluding Quebec)
Toll free: 1-800-263-0489 ext. 369
jforeman@harrisonpensa.com
Lauzon Belanger Lesperance Inc.
Eric Lafreniere
Counsel for Quebec Plaintiffs
(514) 844-4646
elafreniere@lblavocats.ca
Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca, LLP
Charles J. LaDuca
Co-lead counsel for U.S. Plaintiffs
(202) 789-3960
charles@cuneolaw.com
Audet & Partners, LLP
Michael McShane
Co-lead counsel for U.S. Plaintiffs
Toll free: 1-800-965-1461
mmcshane@audetlaw.com
Others "Chime In" on Shingle Manufacturer Class Actions
Here is what the Jon Eakes website has to say:
Source: [ http://joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/2204-bp-roof-shingles-class-action-law-suit ]
"BP Roof Shingles -- Class Action Law Suit
BP and IKO have had problems with some organic base (felt) asphalt impregnated shingles. There are class action suits against them in both the US and Canada.
The advice from my roofing specialist:
"Whoever claims they have a legitimate complaint against BP or IKO should go at it alone and not join a class action. The results will be felt much faster and the settlement much greater. Of course homeowners always have Small Claim Court to file a complaint and get a proper settlement. As I always said, make sure that you have proper ventilation and the manufacturer will not be able to walk away freely from your claim."
You can see my opinion at the end of this entry."
BP Shingle Reviews at the Roofery
http://www.roofery.com/shingles/reviews/bp/
KAAL TV in Minnesota Forum
http://www.topix.com/forum/source/kaal-minnesota/TK16RDECMKUB80KQG/p6
CBC News Marketplace: January 15, 2010
Source: [ http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2010/gps_distraction/busted.html ]
"When you buy a product with a long-term warranty, you're buying a bit of peace of mind. But what happens when there's a problem and you have to cash in that assurance?
For example, Canadian shingle companies sell products with warranties of 25, 30, 40 years and even "lifetime" warranties.
We found consumers whose roofs are dying early deaths, attempting to draw on their warranty to foot their roof repair bills.
Unfortunately, as Erica Johnson uncovers, the peace of mind warranties seem to provide don't always come through as expected when the product falls to pieces."
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