Polybutylene pipe case

DuPont settlement -

The settlement with DuPont USA covers systems made of polybutylene pipes and acetal insert fittings. The acetal fittings that connect the pipes are usually gray, but occasionally white, plastic. The pipe and fittings are secured together by crimp rings made of aluminum or copper. Please note that in order to make a claim under the DuPont USA settlement, your plumbing or heating system must contain the acetal insert fittings.

Qualified repairs and replacement of the system must be completed within 15 years of the date on which the polybutylene system was installed.  Although there is no specified date for claims to be submitted, it is to your advantage to make your claim as soon as possible as there is a dollar limit to the total claims under the settlement, and once it is reached no further claims will be paid.

For information on making a claim, or to obtain copies of claim forms and instructions, click here or call 1-866-599-4599. Click on any of the links below to view the documents related to the Dupont settlement:

Claims form (page 6)

Claims form instructions (page 3)

Claim centre covering letter (page 1)

Photo identification of Polybutylene systems

Legal Notice

Settlement Agreement

Shell settlement

The Deadline to claim under the Shell settlement agreement has passed. In order to qualify, it was necessary that claim forms were postmarked no later than June 18,2005.

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