Owners of homes in California with Monier roofing tiles may be entitled to receive compensation

ROSEVILLE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This Court-Ordered Notice arises out of a class action lawsuit involving slurry-coated roofing tiles that were manufactured by Monier Inc. At trial, a jury determined that qualifying homeowners are entitled to damages in the amount of $3,705. Qualifying commercial property owners are entitled to $400 or more. The purpose of this Notice is to inform Class Members of their right to submit a claim for compensation in a Claims Process overseen by the Superior Court of California.

This notice is only a summary. For additional information, including a Detailed Notice that fully describes this Claim Process, please visit www.RoofingTilesClassAction.com.

Who is eligible for a payment?

All owners of homes or commercial properties in the State of California, or previous owners of homes or commercial properties in the State of California, with Monier tiles sold between January 1, 1978 and August 14, 1997 ("Qualifying Tiles"), or previous owners of homes or commercial properties with Monier tiles sold during that same period, may be entitled to compensation. Homeowners may be entitled to receive $3,705 per home, and commercial property owners may be entitled to receive $400 for every 30 roofing squares.

How is the class defined?

The Court created two classes that overlap and they are defined as follows:

UCL CLASS: (i) all individuals or entities in the State of California who own structures with slurry-coated roof tiles sold by Monier Company, Monier Roof Tile, Inc., or Monier Inc. between January 1, 1978, and August 14, 1997 (the "Tiles"); and (ii) all California individuals and entities who paid to replace or repair such Tiles. Membership in the Class is limited to those who, prior to purchasing or obtaining their Monier roof tile product, were exposed to a statement along the lines that the Tiles would have a 50 year life, permanent color, or would be maintenance free. The Class excludes the trial judge and his family, and defendants and their counsel.

CLRA CLASS: (i) all individuals in the State of California who own, for personal, family or household use, structures with slurry-coated roof tiles sold by Monier Company, Monier Roof Tile, Inc., or Monier Inc. between January 1, 1978, and August 14, 1997 (the "Tiles"); and (ii) all California individuals who owned such homes for personal, family or household use and who paid to replace or repair such Tiles. Membership in the Class is limited to those who, prior to purchasing or obtaining their Monier roof tile product, were exposed to a statement along the lines that the Tiles would have a 50 year life, permanent color, or would be maintenance free. The Class excludes the trial judge and his family, and defendants and their counsel.

How do Class Members receive payment?

To qualify for payment, Class Members must (1) own a home with qualifying Monier tiles, and (2) complete and return a claim form further demonstrating that they are entitled to payment.

The Claim Form must be returned by U.S. Mail as instructed on the forms, postmarked no later than September 17, 2019.

There is a claims administrator directly involved in the Claims Process that can answer questions and assist in filing claims. Contact information for the Claims Administrator is listed below.

How can Class Members get more information?

For additional information about the claim process please visit the website at www.RoofingTilesClassAction.com, call toll-free at 1-877-797-6085, or write to Monier Tile Class Action, P.O. Box 4068, Portland, OR 97208-4068.

Class Counsel have been appointed by the Court to represent the Class. If the Court grants Class Counsels' fee request, those fees and expenses will paid separately by Monier. Class Members do not have to pay any fees or expenses.

SOURCE Superior Court, State of California, County of Placer

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