Do you have a leaky InSinkErator F-201 water filter? If yes, then you can claim for replacement of the filter or compensation under the water filter class action settlement. The InSinkErator along with Emerson has released an amount of $3.8 million as a settlement to end the class action lawsuit against it. The class-action lawsuit against InSinkErator was initiated in December 2015 by Rockwood Retirement Communities. But, they made a settlement with the company and then the Desio and Gouveia continued with litigation of the case.<\/p>\n
In hot water filter class action lawsuit, plaintiffs Richard Desio and Christopher Gouveia claimed that there was a defect in the dispensing system of water filters of InSinkErator F-201. This dispensing system was made by the defendant Emerson Electric Company. Further, the plaintiffs claimed that the defect in the filter was so severe and enough to flood the building. They also complained about the risk of property damage due to leak hot water filter.<\/p>\n
However, the Emerson Company continued to deny the plaintiff\u2019s claim. But it agreed to InSinkErator class action settlement to avoid the expenses and risks that come with continued litigation.<\/p>\n
According to the terms of the InSinkErator class action settlement, Emerson will release a settlement fund worth $3.8 million. And, this fund will be used by the company to cover the cost of partial refunds, replacement filters, and reimbursement for out-of-pocket repair costs related to the alleged InSinkErator defected hot water filters.<\/p>\n
All the persons who owned or lease a residence or other structure as of Jan. 22, 2018 in the U.S with installed InSinkErator-201 dispenser are eligible. The old filter had manufactured between 2001 and Jan. 31, 2011.<\/p>\n
However, the following people cannot claim for compensation under the settlement<\/p>\n