Top Class Actions’s website and social media posts use affiliate links. If you make a purchase using such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information.
IPEX Kitec Plumbing Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
By Sarah Pierce
Â
Does your home or a building you own contain Kitec plumbing manufactured by IPEX? It may be worth checking, because thousands of homeowners across the United States and Canada will be able to share in a proposed $125 million class action lawsuit settlement over allegations that the Kitec Plumbing Systems are defective.Â
Â
The proposed IPEX Kitec Plumbing class action settlement will resolve several class action lawsuits filed in the U.S. and Canada (collectively called In Re: Kitec Plumbing System Products Liability Litigation) that allege IPEX manufactured defective Kitec plumbing systems that prematurely fail, resulting in leaks or damage to the structures they’re installed in.Â
Â
The Kitec class action settlement includes all persons that own, have owned, lease, or have leased a building, home, residence or any other structure in the United States and Canada that contains, or at any time contained, a Kitec Plumbing System (which may consist of components, individual parts, or as a system, PEX-AL-PEX, PE-AL-PE, PERT-AL-PERT, PEX pipe, valves, fittings).
Â
You can see photos of the Kitec Systems here. There are also several ways to tell if you have a defective IPEX Kitec Plumbing System installed:
Â
(1) The Kitec pipe is typically blue in color for cold water applications and orange in color for hot water applications.
(2) The pipe is usually marked with one of the following brand names: Kitec, PlumbBetter, IPEX AQUA, WarmRite, Kitec XPA, AmbioComfort, XPA, KERR Controls or Plomberie Améliorée.
(3) Where the fittings are visible look for the words Kitec or KTC on them. The terms CSA B137.9/10 or ATSM F1974 could also indicate that you have a Kitec system.
(4) Often, the best places to look for the Kitec system is near the hot water tank or in the mechanical room where the pipe is connected to or exits the walls. Also look under kitchen sinks or bathroom vanities, where the pipe and/or fitting exits the wall.
Â
If approved, the IPEX class action lawsuit settlement will allow Class Members to share in the $125 million settlement to help pay for the repair of buildings, residences, homes or other structures plumbed with the defective Kitec Systems. The amount of compensation you will receive will depend on a number of factors, including the type and the cost of any property damage incurred.
Â
To be eligible to receive compensation from the Kitec settlement, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form within 8 years after the Effective Date. As of now, the estimated deadline is January 20, 2020. (Keep checking the Settlement Administrator’s website at www.KitecSettlement.com for updates.)
Â
If you wish to exclude yourself from the Kitec settlement and retain your right to sue individually, you must submit your request by September 30, 2011.Â
Â
You can find detailed information on how to file a successful claim form and receive your share of the IPEX Kitec Plumbing System Class Action Lawsuit Settlement in our Open Lawsuit Settlements section.
 Â
Â
Updated June 20th, 2011
Â
All class action and lawsuit news updates are listed in the Lawsuit News section of Top Class Actions
Top Class Actions Legal Statement
16 thoughts onIPEX Kitec Plumbing Class Action Lawsuit Settlement
WE HAVE IPEX ABS BLACK PIPING B 18 LI THROUGH THIS HOUSE. THIS PIPING TAKES OUT THE WASTE FROM THE DISHWASHER, TUB SINK ETC. WE ALREADY HAD THE PIPE REPLACED FROM THE KITCHEN SINK. THE PIPE WAS SPLIT WERE THE GLUE LINE WAS, SO IT JUST GOES TO REASON IF THERES ONE PIECE THERE IS MORE. IS THIS UNDER THIS LAWSUIT. ALSO THIS HOUSE IS FULLY FINISH, THEY HAD TO CUT A HOLE IN MY CUPBOARDS TO GET AT THE PIPING. THIS HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1999. WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS IT TO TELL US THEY USED DEFECTIVE PRODUCT?????? THE BUILDER? SOMEONE HAS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!!! THANK YOU KEN AND LINDA WILLMS
ABS is drain pipe , there is no lawsuit for this material. KITEC pex-al-pex is parts of the potable water system, if u have kitten you should do REPIPE before some of the fittings leak and flu your house, visit http://www.plumbingupgrade.com for more information about KITEC
Last Wednesday, March 19 I had a plumber at my home to discuss installation of a recirculation system so I could get instant hot water. I was Informed I have Kitec pipe and he would not work on this system because of leaks. He said there are no reliable repairs for Kitec except full pipe replacement.
I used these products to replumb my home and new addition fifteen years ago.
Since then I have had eight fitting failures and two pipe failures (pipe split).
The cost estimate to replumb my whole house far exceeds the original cost of installation. Tearing out and replacing gyprock is not an inexpensive process.
I live in Nova Scotia Canada. Am I to late participate in this settlement against IPEX?
I have some IPEX piping in my house. I’ll have to look into how to receive what I’m owed as well. I’ve been having problems lately with my plumbing. Hopefully the plumbers in Calgary will be able to fix it up.
What’s the best way to find out if you have this pipe anywhere in your home? Should I call someone who does plumbing in Calgary to come by and check?
2 pipe breaks in our HOT (orange) water sections, once previously repaired with copper. FURIOUS, we just bought this house in NY and it’s full of this plumbing pipe GRRR!
I just heard about yesterday from plumber. How do i file?
We have IPEX pipe.I have a section pf it sitting on a shelf and wondering how much more trouble is coming my way.
I have IPEX pipe. How can I get funding to.
I have this in my home. Will I be able to get assistance with removal and replacement.