Baltimore Sun: Class action settlements may aid in repairing
leaky Qest, Big Blue, and Polybutylene pipes
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September 04, 2008|By DAN THANH DANG | DAN THANH DANG, dan.thanh.dang@baltsun.com
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Polybutylene piping is made from a plastic resin and was
used extensively in residential construction from 1978 to 1995. The system,
which was used for the main plumbing from the water meter to the house and the
supply pipes inside the house, consists of the pipe and acetal or metal
fittings.
For those who aren't sure, PB pipe for main plumbing lines
can be blue, but the piping is usually gray and sometimes black plastic. Acetal
fittings are usually gray and occasionally white plastic, while the pipe and
fittings are secured by crimp rings made of aluminum or copper. PB pipes may be
visible in the attic, basement, behind the walls or near the water heater of
the home or structure in which they were installed.
It is believed that PB pipe was installed in 6 million to 10
million homes during those 17 years. By 1980, frequent failures of the piping
were reported, and several lawsuits were filed as a result. Homeowners affected
by PB pipe leaks may seek recourse through two class action suits: Cox v. Shell
Oil et al. or Spencer v. Shell Oil et al.
Homeowners may qualify for a free plumbing replacement and
possible compensation for damages if they file their claims by May 1, 2009,
under the Cox suit, which is run by the Consumer Plumbing Recovery Center
(CPRC), the authorized administrator of the settlement.
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