Evaporator Coil Lawsuit
Had a replacement of the original coil within five years of installation of the original coil.
Evaporator coil lawsuit. Class members who wish to file a claim must complete this form online or by mail postmarked by the later of february 1 2016 or 60 days after your original coil is replaced by installation of a replacement coil in order to be considered for benefits. Attorneys are looking into determining whether lawsuits can be filed against the makers of these hvac units. It is believed that the evaporator coils in some hvac systems are defective and can crack or corrode resulting in leaks and other problems. Covered replacement coil must be an uncoated copper tube replacement coil.
Has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it manufactured and sold defective evaporator coils. Goodman amana janitrol maytag nordyne aspen manufacturing trane american standard. Now the company is reimbursing customers that have experienced a leak that required replacement within five years after installation. This settlement resolves a lawsuit accusing lennox of manufacturing and selling air conditioning and heat pump systems that contain defective evaporator coils that are susceptible to corrosion.
Evaporator and condenser coils are an integral part of any hvac unit s cooling. An evaporator coil is a part of an air conditioning system or heat pump system in the cooling mode. Lennox in a class action lawsuit about whether it manufactured and sold defective evaporator coils. A settlement has been reached with lennox industries inc.
Reimbursement will be made only if you provide proof of the amount charged and the amount paid for labor and refrigerant related to the installation of the second replacement coil. Please enter the claim number associated with your filing. Has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over whether it manufactured and sold defective evaporator coils. Original purchaser of an in class evaporator coil.
If the covered replacement coil requires replacement claimant is eligible to receive a coated copper tube or aluminum tube. For detailed instructions on how to file a claim please click here. Proof must be submitted within 60 days of the installation of the coated copper or aluminum tube replacement coil. Air conditioning systems and heat pumps use evaporator coils to cool air in homes.