What is going on here? Fire Sprinkler Lawsuits concerning CPVC pipe
What is going on here? Fire Sprinkler Lawsuits concerning CPVC pipe
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Seems the lawyers are gearing up even though no damages have been reported to date?
CPVC INDUSTRY RESISTING CLAIMS
There has to be more to it than just the possibility? I think my first CPVC project was in the early 1990's In 25 to 30 years no damages to date yet lawyers are gearing up?
CPVC INDUSTRY RESISTING CLAIMS
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Specifically, plaintiffs allege that the resin used to create CPVC pipe is defective in that it breaks down when exposed to other materials generally found in a construction project such as anti- corrosives, pesticides, adhesives, lubricants and fire retardants. And when CPVC pipe is used in conjunction with certain metal pipe, it is alleged a reaction is created which breaks down the CPVC pipe’s resin resulting in pipe and fire sprinkler system failure. Defendants’ response has been that such defects do not exist in CPVC pipes or in the resin used to create the pipes, and there has been no actual damage to any fire sprinkler system or buildings named in the lawsuits.
While what’s done is done as to completed projects, contractors and installers now have to weigh the potential for claims on future work given the allegations of these lawsuits. The plaintiffs have advised the court that they wish to add “developers, general contractors and fire sprinkler system installers” to the pending class action suit.
There has to be more to it than just the possibility? I think my first CPVC project was in the early 1990's In 25 to 30 years no damages to date yet lawyers are gearing up?





RE: What is going on here? Fire Sprinkler Lawsuits concerning CPVC pipe
RE: What is going on here? Fire Sprinkler Lawsuits concerning CPVC pipe
I've heard a few incompatibility issues but who really knows the truth when you are dealing with lawyers?
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RE: What is going on here? Fire Sprinkler Lawsuits concerning CPVC pipe
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http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=358817
RE: What is going on here? Fire Sprinkler Lawsuits concerning CPVC pipe
As to lawsuits I noticed now the website at http://cpvcfiresprinklerpipereport.com/new-suits-w...
is reporting the plaintiffs apparently of the "billion dollar"one, when the federal court told them they could not add even more defendants, have apparently abandoned an original federal class action and moved instead into state courts, ostensibly so they could now add more defendants ( with the "underlying" arguments remaining basically the same?) Another update on this same portal mentions that many more large condominiums (Plaintiffs) have become involved, with as many as ten court cases or more apparently wending their way through the courts in South Florida alone? All have a good weekend.
RE: What is going on here? Fire Sprinkler Lawsuits concerning CPVC pipe
An interesting piece addressing some of the real intended substance of this thread:
http://www.californiasprinklerfitters.org/files/Wh...
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Me wrong? I'm just fine-tuning my sarcasm!
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