CertainTeed controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Bankruptcy proceeding for historical asbestos liabilities
A successor associated with CertainTeed's historical asbestos products sought bankruptcy protection, reflecting the continuing legal and financial consequences of legacy asbestos claims.
2011
Fiber-cement siding class actions
Homeowners filed class actions alleging that WeatherBoards fiber-cement siding could shrink, crack, or warp. The reported filings continued into 2012.
2010
Asbestos-cement pipe litigation
CertainTeed faced product-liability litigation connected with historical asbestos-cement pipe used in water-utility projects. A Los Angeles jury returned a substantial verdict in one mesothelioma-related case, but the trial court later overturned the verdict and ordered a new trial.
2010
Organic-shingle performance class action
A class action concerning alleged early failure or inadequate performance of CertainTeed organic shingles was approved. CertainTeed denied that the shingles were defective, and the court's settlement review did not constitute a determination of liability.