Defective Roofing Product
Dear Curt:
Would you be able to direct me someone who knows of an expedient way to notify School Districts of a defective roofing product that causes roof failure. The urgency is due to the claims bar date of December 13, 2002. After that date, settlement funds by the manufacturer defendant are no longer available.
Following this message is a summary of the case.
Thank you,
Elizabeth Schuster
Claims Manager
Beazer Phenolic Class Settlement
Standish Legal, Court Appointed Notice Administrator
999 Broadway, Suite 500
Saugus, MA 01906
877-428-7374
Direct: 781-941-4004
SUMMARY-------------------
If you own or maintain a building that was built or re-roofed between 1980
and 1989, and incorporates a steel roof deck, you should be aware
of the urgent deadline (December 13, 2002) for filing claims in a nationwide
class action settlement. The settlement was approved by the United States
District Court for the District of Massachusetts and provides that Beazer
East, Inc., manufacturer of phenolic foam roof insulation ("PFRI")
must pay compensation for roof replacement to qualified building owners.
Between 1980 and 1989 Beazer PFRI insulation was installed in thousands
of office, industrial, commercial and other buildings. PFRI releases sulfonic
and formic acids that corrode steel roof decks and components and may result
in costly remediation and possible roof failure. A settlement fund is available
to compensate persons who file claims prior to the deadline of December
13, 2002. For help in identifying PFRI or filing your claim, call Elizabeth
Schuster at the U.S. District Court Appointed Notice Administrator,
Toll-Free 1-877-428-PFRI (1-877-428-7374). There is no charge or obligation.
Details also at www.pfriclaims.com 
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