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Vortens toilet owners have agreed to a class action settlement, ending allegations that manufacturer Porcelana Corona de México sold tanks that could spontaneously crack.
Class Members include those who purchased Model #3464 or #3412 Vortens brand toilet tanks between Jan. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011.
According to the Vortens toilet tank class action lawsuit, improper processes were used to manufacture the toilet tanks. In addition, the manufacturers reportedly failed to implement proper quality control.
The plaintiffs alleged that the manufacturers were aware of the issue, but failed to warn consumers — instead, consumers would have to find out the hard way, after their toilet tank cracked and leaked water, potentially leading to additional property damage.
The Vortens toilet class action claimed the plaintiffs suffered extensive damage to their property and personal items after their Vortens toilet tanks cracked. In addition, they and other consumers incurred cleaning costs.
The maker of the Vortens toilet tanks continues to deny any wrongdoing, but has agreed to award Class Members payment for the replacement of the tank as well as for damages caused by cracked tanks.
Class Members with proof can claim up to $300 per tank if they replaced or are going to replace their Vortens toilet tank. Those without proof can claim $150 per tank.
In addition, Class Members whose Vortens toilet tank model #3412 or #3464 cracked and caused damage can claim reimbursement of up to $4,000 if they provide repair receipts.
The deadline to object to the class action settlement is July 15, 2019. Class Members who wish to exclude themselves have until July 1, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include anyone who “owns or owned a residence or other structure in the United States containing one or more Affected Tank. This includes any person or entity that suffered property damage and/or paid to repair property damage caused by the failure of an Affected Tank.”
Affected tanks include those stamped with model #3464 or #3412 with a manufacturing date between Jan. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011.
The model number and manufacturing date can be found on the inside of the tank.
Potential Award
Up to $300 per tank and up to $4,000 in property damage reimbursement.
Proof of Purchase
A minimum of proof of ownership of a Vortens toilet tank must be provided. Property damage claims must be supported by proof, including receipts, of the damage.
Claim Form
If you have a Vortens Brand Toilet Tank manufactured in 2011, click here to file a claim.
If you are a Texas owner of a Vortens Brand Toilet Tank manufactured between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2010, 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
11/16/2020
Case Name
Fessler v. Porcelana Corona de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., et al., Case No. 4:19-cv-00248-ALM-KPJ, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division
Final Hearing
8/9/2019
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Vortens™ Settlement Administrator
c/o Epiq
P.O. Box 4540
Portland, OR 97208-4540
1-855-424-0783
Class Counsel
N. Scott Carpenter
Rebecca Bell-Stanton
CARPENTER & SCHUMACHER PC
Defense Counsel
Melissa Dorman Matthews
HARTLINE BARGER LLP
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61 thoughts onVortens Toilet Tank Class Action Settlement
Please add me, claim form would not open
You must select based upon when and where your tank was purchased: https://vortenssettlement.com/
Come on you got to be kidding,!!! Give me a claim form I can’t file without it. You are cheating me when you don’t provide me with a form. Add me I want my money.
You must select based upon when and where your tank was purchased: https://vortenssettlement.com/
I have a vortens 3464 date of manufacture Oct 2,2012 but cannot open form to file a claim.
You must select based upon when and where your tank was purchased: https://vortenssettlement.com/
Please add me
Purchase 2 tanks
This has a date for MFG of 1/11- 12/11. My tank has a date of 11/23/12 and the tank cracked on my 3rd floor and water came through the 2nd floor ceiling. Any remedies for that ?
add me in
upstairs toilet tank cracked and leaked water in entire bathroom area
My 2005 Vortens toilet #3464 cracked in the second story bathroom and ruined carpets floorboards, walls and ceiling on that floor and first floor. Add me to the list.
I have two tank that cracked and ruined my floor.
We have a three story house in Houston, Texas and in mid March 2020 the top floor bathroom Vortens toilet tank cracked open in the middle of the night and rained water down through all three levels causing significant damage to floors, walls, and ceilings on all levels. The house has just finished repairs and we replaced all 4 Vortens toilets in the house at our own cost. I will be submitting a claim.
If I have 2 toilets that have the #3464, but manufactured date is 2008, do I still qualify ?
Unable to download form. We have 2 of these tanks and one just cracked today.