Brasscraft EZ-Flo plumbing system class action settlement

Property owners whose homes or rental units contain yellow brass plumbing components made by EZ-Flo International could get cash from a Brasscraft EZ-Flo potable water plumbing system class action lawsuit settlement.

Plaintiffs alleged in the Brasscraft EZ-Flo class action lawsuit that a potable water plumbing system sold by the company contained defects that resulted in damage.

The plaintiffs claimed that the yellow brass EZ-Flo potable water plumbing system was made of inferior material causing leaks.

Under the terms of the Brasscraft EZ-Flo class action settlement, EZ-Flo does not admit any wrongdoing nor do they admit that their products, that included stop valves, connectors and fittings, were poorly constructed or violated any laws or codes.

However, the company has agreed to pay property owners with Brasscraft EZ-Flo potable water plumbing systems for damage, leaks, water flow issues, and inoperable valves.

Brasscraft EZ-Flo lawsuit settlement benefits

Class Members, who include homeowners with the potable water plumbing system, may make several types of claims under the terms of the Brasscraft EZ-Flo class action settlement:

• Exterior Meringue Deposit claims may be made for white or green zinc oxide deposits or other dezincification that occurred within 10 years after the potable water system was manufactured.
• Leaks may be claimed if they occurred as a result of dezincification within 10 years of when the product was made and if the leak produces at least six drops per hour.
• Occlusion may be covered by the Brasscraft EZ-Flo class action settlement if there was any reduction in water flow due to the build-up of zinc oxide.
• Inoperable Valves may be claimed if the Brasscraft EZ-Flo water valve cannot be opened or closed because of residue build-up.

Under the terms of the Brasscraft EZ-Flo class action settlement, EZ-Flo has agreed to pay for replacements and for damage caused by leaks.

There are a number of claim deadlines for the Brasscraft EZ-Flo class action lawsuit settlement depending on the claim. The deadline for Class Members to exclude themselves or object to the settlement is Feb. 11, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include those who “own or have owned a Property Unit(s) located in the United States that contain or has ever contained a Covered Product manufactured up to ten (10) years before the Effective Date.”

The Effective Date is yet to be determined.

A list of covered products is available on the settlement website.

Potential Award

$100 – $3,500 depending on the claim.

Proof of Purchase

The claim form must include the property address, product types, proof date of manufacture, and supporting documentation.

Supporting documentation required depends on the claim and can include photographs, an affidavit, and evidence of property damage.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

• 06/07/2020 for claims based on Exterior Meringue Deposits, i.e., one year after the settlement effective date
• 6/7/2022 for claims based on Occlusions or Inoperable Valves, i.e., three years after the settlement effective date
• 6/7/2022 for claims based on Leaks, i.e., three years from the settlement effective date, or seven years from the date of manufacture
• Claims based on Leaks that occur after June 7, 2019, must be submitted within one year of the date of the leak

Case Name

Houze v. BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, et al., Case No. BC493276, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles

Final Hearing

3/8/2019

Settlement Website

www.EZ-FloSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

EZ-Flo Settlement Claims Administrator
c/o KCC Class Action Services
P. O. Box 404041
Louisville, KY 40233-4041
1-866-798-2031

info@EZ-FloSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Kenneth Kasdan
Graham LippSmith
Michael Turner
KASDAN LIPPSMITH WEBER TURNER LLP

Defense Counsel

Nicholas A. Cipiti
Kathleen A. Stricklin
WALSWORTH WFBM LLP