Plumbing is the topic of the Verdejo v. Vanguard class action lawsuit. Plaintiffs claim that Vanguard Piping Systems manufactured and produced plumbing system fittings that were defective. Plantiffs are claiming they suffered injuries and damages as a result of the defective plumbing fittings. The case will be heard before the Honorable William F. Highberger in the Superior Court of the State of California (Case No. BC448383 ). The key plantiffs representing all class members include Don and Noreen Verdejo, Christina Anderson, Davey Hernandez, William Martinez, Corinne Martinez, Karen Michaud, Takashi Nishida, Kristin Nishida, Rodney Pyle, and Kim Pyle. Are you a potential class member? Class members in the Verdejo Settlement include anyone in the United States who purchased a Viega Brass Fitting for use in their home, business or any other structure. All class members in the lawsuit will be represented by court appoint attorney Kenneth Kasdan and Michael Turner of Kasdan Simonds Weber & Vaughan LLP. Class members will not be responsible for paying the attorney as they will take a part of the settlement. A settlement fairness hearing will take place at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 600 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005, in Department 307 on 12/2/2013 (please note that class members do not need to attend to receive a settlement pay out).
Other important dates in the Verdejo Class Action Lawsuit are as follows:
- December 24, 2013 is the Deadline to file a claim accruing prior to September 25, 2013
- November 9, 2013 is the drop dead date to exclude yourself or object to the settlement
- As mentioned before a fairness hearing will take place on December 2, 2013
You can obtain a claim form online or by mail at Verdejo v. Vanguard Piping Systems Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 43206, Providence, RI 02940-3206.
