Georgia Pacific Masonite Siding Lawsuit

The class action is over.

Georgia pacific masonite siding lawsuit. Jarrett siding that was manufactured at the jarratt va plant between 1979 and 1987. Jarrett and catawba siding. This company no longer manufactures or markets lap siding. Timeframe for filing a claim the class action lawsuit against georgia pacific hardboard siding products is over.

The catawba siding was lumped into the class action because it too is a hardboard siding. According to georgia pacific representatives this siding did not have the defects found in jarrett siding. The company issued detailed guidelines to helpits hardboard siding consumers identify and evaluate damage submit claims and receive fair and adequate compensation for damaged siding materials. Three other class action lawsuits were filed last year against other siding manufacturers.

Stimson brand hardboard siding forestex. Over 500 million has been paid out to customers regarding this suit. The georgia pacific case is the latest of several alleging damage associated with siding. Georgia pacific stopped making siding at that plant in 1987 because it did not meet expectations.

Georgia pacific had two brands involved in class action suits. The last date for filing claims under the settlement was august 18 1998. Damage is the result of unwanted moisture in the siding. Georgia pacific jefferson smurfit and masonite also have settled class action suits about their siding.

The class action lawsuit against georgia pacific hardboard siding products is over. Jarrett and catawba siding. Jarrett siding that was manufactured at the jarratt va plant between 1979 and 1987. Georgia pacific had two brands involved in class action suits.

Georgia pacific hard board siding had two products. One of them against masonite corp was settled in mobile last july. This case settled a national class action but the time period for participating has expired. To receive more information on masonite hardboard siding or sign up for the mailing list to get settlement information or claim forms call 800 330 2722.

Georgia pacific is informing homeowners of proceduresto use to identify and make product warranty claims on hardboard sidingit manufactured and sold. Jarrett and catawba siding involved in a class action lawsuit.