Anne Bucher  |  May 24, 2018

Category: Closed Class Actions

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A $675,000 settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit related to allegedly defective 35-watt and 50-watt solar tiles that are designed to replace roof tiles and provide solar power to the property. The solar tiles at issue were manufactured between 2008 and 2012.

If you purchased, installed or had Open Energy 35-watt or SolarBlend 50-watt solar tiles on your roof, you may be entitled to compensation from the solar panels class action settlement.

The Open Energy, SolarBlend class action lawsuit alleges the solar panels are defective. The solar panels at issue in the class action lawsuit are designed to blend in with the roof and replace traditional roofing tiles. This style differs from other solar panel products that are designed to sit on a rack on top of the roof.

The solar tiles covered by the proposed class action settlement include tiles sold under the brand names SolarSave or SolarBlend:

  • 35W SolarSave
  • 35W Solar Roofing Tiles
  • Applied Solar 3ft Roofing Tile
  • Applied Solar’s
  • SolarSave BIPV
  • OE-35
  • OE-50
  • Open Energy OE35 Solar Tile
  • Open Energy Roofing Tiles
  • Open Energy’s SolarSave Roofing Tile
  • Open Energy SolarSave Roof Tile OE-35
  • Open Energy’s SolarSave PV Tile
  • SolarSave
  • SolarSave OE-35
  • SolarSave Roofing Tile
  • SolarSave Roofing Tile Slate
  • Grey 35
  • SolarSave ST-35
  • SolarBlend
  • SB-50

The defendants and cross-defendants named in the solar panel class action lawsuit include Centex Homes, Burlingame Industries Inc. d/b/a Eagle Solar, Suntech America Inc. (formerly known as Applied Solar Inc. and Open Energy Corporation), and SunPower Corporation.

The solar panel class action lawsuit asserts claims for strict products liability, negligent misrepresentation, breach of express warranty, breach of express warranty, and other violations.

This class action settlement does not cover Open Energy 34-watt solar tiles. Although these solar tiles look similar to the ones covered by this class action settlement, they were covered by a separate settlement.

The defendants have denied the allegations but agreed to settle the solar panels class action lawsuit to avoid the time, risk and expense of ongoing litigation.

Class Members who would like to opt out of or object to the solar panels settlement must do so no later than July 19, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the solar tiles settlement include anyone who purchased solar tiles, a property in which the solar tiles were installed, or otherwise have a financial interest in the solar tiles or their energy-generating capacity.

The solar tiles covered by the proposed class action settlement include tiles sold under the brand names SolarSave or SolarBlend:

  • 35W SolarSave
  • 35W Solar Roofing Tiles
  • Applied Solar 3ft Roofing Tile
  • Applied Solar’s
  • SolarSave BIPV
  • OE-35
  • OE-50
  • Open Energy OE35 Solar Tile
  • Open Energy Roofing Tiles
  • Open Energy’s SolarSave Roofing Tile
  • Open Energy SolarSave Roof Tile OE-35
  • Open Energy’s SolarSave PV Tile
  • SolarSave
  • SolarSave OE-35
  • SolarSave Roofing Tile
  • SolarSave Roofing Tile Slate
  • Grey 35
  • SolarSave ST-35
  • SolarBlend
  • SB-50

NOTE: The solar panel class action lawsuit does not cover Open Energy 34-watt tiles.

Potential Award

Up to $2,500

Proof of Purchase

Claimants whose information does not match certain records that are in possession of the Settlement Administrator may be asked to provide proof that Open Energy 35-watt or SolarBlend 50-Watt solar tiles were installed on the property.

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

7/19/2018

Case Name

Brian Everett v. Pulte Group Inc., et al., Case No. SCV0033498, in Placer County Superior Court, California

Final Hearing

8/30/2018

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Everett v. Pulte Group Settlement
KCC Class Action Services
P.O. Box 404041
Louisville, KY 40233
866-670-3369
info@SolarTileSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Brian S. Kabateck
Cheryl A. Kenner
KABATECK BROWN KELLNER LLP

Matthew R. Schoech
SCHOECH LAW GROUP PC

Glen Van Dyke
VAN DYKE LAW GROUP

Defense Counsel

Counsel for Burlingame Industries Inc.
WILSON ELSER MOSKOWITZ EDELMAN & DICKER LLP
MITCHELL SILBERBERG & KNUPP LLP

Counsel for Centex Homes:
NEWMEYER & DILLON LLP

Counsel for Suntech America Inc.
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI

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2 thoughts onOpen Energy, SolarBlend Solar Panels Class Action Settlement

  1. Angie says:

    Any new updates?

  2. Allen payne says:

    Any up dates on a settlement from this ?

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