Beazer PFRI
Civil Action No. 96-10069-MLW
The Beazer Class Action Settlement has resulted in roughly $110,000,000.00 in settlement distributions and
thousands of roof replacements. Click on the links to the right to view the settlement documents.
Requirements:
While typical Class Action Settlements involve simply sending out a check to plaintiffs, this settlement had an elaborate
process for determining settlement amounts and does not pay the claims in full unless the condition is corrected.
Challenges:
Because the settlement only pays for a portion of the roof replacement, a large out-of-pocket expense is required to move
forward with the roof replacement. Plaintiffs are forced to raise their portion of the required funding prior to
established deadline or risk losing their settlement entirely.
Solutions:
RoofOption’s strengths have always been the ability to make settlements work for each plaintiffs unique situations.
Whether it is negotiating extensions with The Claims Office or finding creative ways to lower out-of-pocket expenses,
we find a way to make it work.
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Summary of Civil Action No. 96-10069-MLW
Acceptance and Covenant to Remediate
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Manville PFRI
Civil Action No. 96-10656-MLW
The Manville Class Action Settlement paid out a flat amount to plaintiffs based upon the size and type of roof installed
on their facility. Typically the amounts were far less than those paid in the Beazer settlements.
Requirements:
While the intent of the funds distributed in the settlement are to correct deficiencies caused by PFRI, it is not a
condition in receiving settlement funding. Because of this, thousands of building owners accepted settlements without
putting any contingency to manage the risks associated with "living with PFRI".
Challenges:
The greatest challenge with the Manville PFRI Settlement is that it has allowed Manville to be relieved of any liability
in the event that there is a structural failure on one of their installations. The burden of liability now falls squarely
on the owner whom has knowledge of potentially life-threatening conditions on a property under their care. For owner's whom
signed a release to receive a cash settlement the liability level increases further because they were given funds
designated by the courts as funding to correct the deficiencies and they chose not to perform those repairs.
Solutions:
RoofOption’s approach to anyone who chooses to try to live with PFRI is simple. Understand the risks and manage them responsibly.
We have put together programs that allow you to continually measure the level of damage your facility is receiving while at
the same time having a clear understanding of the liabilities you face in the event of a failure. These, coupled with proactive
strategy programs insure that your choice to defer corrective action on your roof does not end in disaster.
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Summary of Civil Action No. 96-10656-MLW
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