How do I file in the class action lawsuit if I believe that I can't qualify?

I have the polybutylene piping in my home. However the lawsuit says you need to have had a pipe leak to qualify.

No piping in my home has yet broken. How will I qualify for the class action suit?

DD: I'm not sure that you would qualify, Joleen. I believe you're still free to pursue a lawsuit should you have to replace your pipes, but from reading over the claims notice, it doesn't look like you fit the bill to join the class action. I've placed a call to the firm for clarification. If I hear anything, I'll let you know.

Bought my home july 1992, the outside pipes were replaced but I was told they were Not covered . How can I recoup my $2,800.00 That I paid out of pocket . I even had a claim number and they refused to pay.

I have polybutylene piping in my house and on September 4, 2008, I had a leak which caused a lot of damage. Would I qualify to file for the class act suit? Or, has it expired.

DD: Phil, I'd suggest you call the numbers for both of the firms handling those class action suits. They've got far more knowledge on what will and won't qualify you than we do. Good luck.

We bought our home July 31, 2005, then one month later Katrina hit and took our roof, so we had to get a 2nd mortgage from the SBA to repair our home, which took over 6 months to get any money. We didn't notice that we had a leak at this tie because we were so preoccupied with repairing from the storm. Our pipes under the kitchen sink flooded our kitchen in 2006, and we were out of water for awhile repairing them. Then in November 2007, we came home to a flooded house, EVERYTHING was ruined! The pipes in the ceiling had burst and we have since found out they are polybutylene pipes. We can't borrow any money because we have maxed out our equity, and I lost my job in 2006 due to being ill all the time.
I have just last week filed a claim on this, we have found that our home was built around 1987-1988, but we were told by a neighbor that the person who owned it in the mid 90's was a contractor who replaced most of the lines, but he replaced them with the same thing!! He didn't bother to get a permit to do it, he just did it. We have replaced most of the pipe now, and they want us to have pictures of the dates on the old pipe to show 1991 or later. There isn't enough of the pipe with writing on it, and what parts are visable have no date shown. The bottom line is, they don't want to pay to repair anything, we have severe mold that keeps my children and I ill all the time! Can I file a new lawsuit?

DD: Melissa, I strongly recommend that you call either of those two law offices handling the class action suits. They're going to be able to tell you what legal rights you have far better than I would be able to. Good luck.

I bought my house in 2000. I had found a puddle of water under my water heater... low and be hold it was the PB piping.. Call those folks in Texas and now I learned will not cover any claims on house before 1992 or after 1995. .. I have no water in my house ... because it will cost $4500 to replace the piping.. what should I do? It is Xmas! I need a bailout!

Oh, rwilliams, $4,500?! You'd be on our bailout list! --- lfk

For those of you dealing with polybutylene issues it may be worth noting that the class action claims deadlines are fast approaching! As many of you may know a home must have a qualified leak before being considered for relief. The leak deadline is 1/31/2009 and the claim filing deadline is 5/1/2009. For more info you can visit www.pbpipe.com and www.polybutylene.com. I've been in the polybutylene replacement industry for nearly 15 years now and will be glad to help you and your clients in any way I can. You can email me directly at polyresearch@yahoo.com and I'll do my best to answer all of your questions and assist you in getting your polybutylene replaced for free!

i have a home built in 86 with polybutylene pipe. are these ok .they do not have the normal crip bands i see with older pipe,i remodel and am redoing my bath.

John, I'm not sure, but did you try contacting the CPRC at 1-800-392-7591 or visiting www.pbpipe.com for information? -- lfk

our townhome was built in 1985 and we just experienced our 2nd leak due to pb piping. the 1st time a plumber friend secured the leak. this time, we had a different leak that caused damage. from reading the info on pbpipe.com it sounds like we don't qualify because the installation is outside the qualifying dates. is there any recourse for us?

mparsons, I'm not sure, but try the contact info above and come back and tell us what you find! --- lfk.

i had my house built from feb 1 1996 to finish date at june 20 1996...the house was built with polybutylene pipe with copper fittings..the city inpescter aprove this without my knowledge...I am outside of the lawsuit (july 1995)..i have had two leaks within the last year. my question is was polybutylene pipe outlawed by 1996 and should the city be responable for the problem? ...(is there anything i can do)... HELP....thanks for your time

I recently filed a pbpipe claim and I
was wondering what other people
thought of their experience with this?
(good, bad)

After reading about leak qualification I believe that I qualify to file a claim. How do you go about filing a claim?

Faye, did you try the website listed above, www.pbpipe.com? -- lfk.

The pbpipe.com website says:

"For remaining eligible Cox Claimants

For leaks occurring after January 31, 2009 and within 16 years of the PB installation date, additional funds have been made available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Final Filing deadline:
May 1, 2009 "

Thanks for the update, Mark! --- lfk.

OK so now my PB pipe just broke between city mains and my house. water everywhere, cracked driveway, etc.

Am I out of luck?