In re IKO Roofing Shingle Products Liability Litigation is in Discovery

March 15, 2010

During the next several months, the parties in this class action lawsuit will engage in discovery. During this time, the parties exchange documents, interview witnesses, and ask and answer questions relating to the claims in lawsuits. For example, the named plaintiffs have requested that IKO produce documents relating to how the company handles warranty claims, tests shingles, determines who will receive a warranty payment, and how much to reimburse customers when their IKO shingles fail.

Two Lawsuits Filed Against IKO Companies in Canada

January 6, 2010

In December, plaintiffs from Ontario and Alberta filed class action lawsuits against IKO. The lawsuits allege claims under various consumer protection and competition laws. The Plaintiffs claim that their IKO roofing shingles were defective and began to leak, curl, split, or crack before the end of the warranty period.

You can read the Statements of Claim (Complaints) here: Alberta | Ontario

IKO Class Actions Will Proceed in Urbana, Illinois

December 3, 2009

A panel of federal judges has granted the plaintiff’s motion to consolidate all IKO Shingles litigation to the Central District of Illinois. The IKO companies argued in favor of transferring the lawsuits to the Northern District of Illinois; however, the judges declined the companies’ request. The Panel held:

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