Sarah Mirando  |  November 13, 2013

Category: Closed Class Actions

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Werner Easy Access Attic Ladder Class Action Settlement

Werner Co. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit involving allegations that it made and marketed steel attic ladders with defective parts. If you currently own a steel “Easy Access Attic Ladder” in model numbers S2208 and S2210, Marks 1, 2, 3 or 4, you may be eligible to receive a new Werner wood or aluminum attic ladder from the class action settlement.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Werner attic ladder class action settlement include all individuals or entities in the United States who currently own a Werner Model S2208 or S2210 steel attic ladder designated as Marks 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Potential Award

Free Werner wood or aluminum attic ladder

Proof of Purchase

Required. You must submit a receipt or other proof of purchase showing you purchased a Werner S2208 or S2210 attic ladder with a date of purchase between September 2003 and September 2005; OR the label affixed to the inside portion of the wooden door of my Werner S2208 or S2210 attic ladder. The label must show “Mk 1,” “Mk 2,” “Mk 3,” or “Mk 4” immediately below “S2208” or “S2210.”

Werner attic ladder label

Claim Form Deadline

1/21/2014

Case Name

Lloyd Clemans, et al. v. New Werner Co., et al., Case No. 3:12-cv-05186, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Case Summary

If approved, the Werner attic ladder settlement will resolve a class action lawsuit (Clemans v. New Werner Co.) that alleges Werner made and marketed a steel “Easy Access Attic Ladder” with defective zinc hinges that are prone to breaking and shearing while the ladders are being used.

Werner has denied the allegations but agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and risk of trial.

Final Hearing

11/22/2013

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Clemans v. New Werner Co. Settlement Administrator
c/o Kurtzman Carson Consultants
P.O. Box 43171
Providence, RI 02940-3171
1-855-291-2124

Class Counsel

Frank L. Watson III, Esq.
William F. Burns, Esq.
WATSON BURNS PLLC

Paul C. Peel, Esq.
FARRIS BOBANGO PLC

Kim D. Stephens, Esq.
Mary B. Reiten
TOUSLEY BRAIN STEPHENS PLLC

Steward D. Matthews Esq.
S.D. MATTHEWS & ASSOCIATES

Defense Counsel

Fred Burnside
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP

Christopher M. Murphy
MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY

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64 thoughts onWerner Attic Ladder Class Action Settlement

  1. Kathy Marshall says:

    I have a 2208 model. Mine has worked well until 2 weeks ago. The bottom left leg broke off. Looking for replacement parts

  2. Debra silvestri says:

    Right side hinge broke while going up steps. Surprisingly I did not get hurt. Really need a replacement part. Can not find anywhere. Can you help?
    Werner aluminum attic steps
    P/n 62460-01
    Model S2207
    Mk 2

  3. Robert Travis says:

    Made in China garbage.
    Werner owes me!

  4. Gary Prudian says:

    Left lower pivot just broke as I was heading up to the attic, no injury but sure did startle me. Looking for parts and found out about the class action suit. We had some small roof leaks recently and need to bring everything stored up there down and now my ladder is broke, great timing. S2208 mk2. Tried calling and just got stuck in the dreaded press 1, 2,3,or 4 loop. Will try calling again but it sounds like there’s not much they’ll do.

  5. frank koebert says:

    I hurt my self on broken hinge on Werner s2200 attic stair way ladder recently. I did not get a notice about this issue with the stair and perhaps it would of saved me hurting myself . As a result I just found out about the class action suit which indicates a replacement for all that have such units installed. Please let me know how to get a alum replace attic ladder for the defective one installed.
    Frank Koebert
    215-200-5213

  6. Mike Thompson says:

    My wife and I experienced the same – the lower right hinge broke as I was climbing the ladder to access my attic. We received no notice or warning regarding this defective product from Werner or public safety notice. We discovered the product was defective and that a Class Action Suit had been filed and closed – no other claims accepted. The Customer Service Representative was very nice. I was told the claimed submission had been closed for sometime, but Werner was offering a Home Depot $50 gift card toward purchase of replacement ladder. I received an email from the Customer Service Representative; followed the enclosed instructions and replied with attachments requested. Hopefully the processing of my submission will be as quick as possible.

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