California Dura-Loc Roof Panels Class Action Settlement

Metals USA recently agreed to pay $2.8 million to resolve claims that Dura-Loc roofing panels failed long before the 25-year anticipated lifespan.

The settlement will benefit individuals who owned a home or other structure in California on which the continental, shadow line, or wood shake panels manufactured by Dura-Loc were installed between July 1, 1996 and May 12, 2006.

Plaintiffs James Wilson and Jack White filed their lawsuit against Metals USA Inc. in March 2012. The two allegedly purchased Dura-Loc roofing tiles for their homes in 2004.

When purchasing, the two men reportedly relied on representations that the tiles were UV resistant and would last for at least 25-years.

Despite these representations, the plaintiffs’ tiles allegedly deteriorated due to a defect known as “degranulation.” This reportedly causes the bonding on the tiles to degrade when exposed to UV rays, causing the stone portion of the tile to detach from the metal substructure.

Wilson and White argued that this defect directly contradicts the claims made by Metals USA. The company does not admit any wrongdoing by settling the claims against them. Instead, the settlement provides an opportunity to avoid the risks and costs of trial.

Class Members can receive $10 for each defective panel, for up to 300 panels, if they file a valid claim by June 14, 2019. Proof is required along with a valid claim. The complete list of documentation is available in the “Proof of Purchase” section below.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is June 14, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who owned a home or other structure in California on which continental, shadow line, or wood shake panels manufactured by Dura-Loc were installed between July 1, 1996 and May 12, 2006.

Potential Award

$10 per each defective panel for up to 300 panels, equaling a total max award of $3,000.

Proof of Purchase

Any of the following if the consumer has them:

• Manufacturer warranty
• Proof of registration of manufacturer warranty
• Inspection report(s)
• Bills of sale
• Purchase orders
• Installation records
• Correspondence acknowledging product on roof or home or structure
• Photographs of installation
• Written notice to Dura-Loc of any transfer of the property to a subsequent owner

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

6/14/2019

Case Name

Wilson, et al. v. Metals USA Inc., Case No. 2:12-cv-00568-KJM-DAD, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Final Hearing

9/6/2019

Settlement Website

www.RoofPanelSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Wilson v Metals USA Inc.
c/o KCC Class Action Services LLC
P.O. Box 404000
Louisville, KY 40233-4000
1-888-628-3491

Class Counsel

Gene J. Stonebarger
Richard D. Lambert
STONEBARGER LAW

Defense Counsel

Frank Busch
KERR & WAGSTAFFE LLP

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