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Donald Bettner, et al. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Date: 01-22-1998

Case Number: CV-95-3330-RGK

Judge: Robert Kendall

Court: Circuit court of Mobile County

Plaintiff's Attorney: David J. Quin of Donaldson & Guin, L.L.C., Birmingham, Alabama; Steven J. Toll and
Matthew J. Ide of Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C., Seattle,
Washington; John T. Crowders, Jr. and Gregory Breedlove of Cunningham,
Bounds, Yance, Crowder & Brown, Mobile, Alabama.

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Class action faud, violation of consumer protection statutes, and breach of
express and implied warranty claims relating to the sale and installation
of hardboard siding manufactured by Georgia-Pacific Corporation. The plaintiffs
alleged that the siding absorbed moisture and prematurely rotted, buckled,
discolored, cracked and otherwise deteriorated when exposed to moisture,
humidity and other normal climatic conditions. (If you believe that you
own a home on which this siding was installed, you may have a claim and should
link to Georgia-Pacific Claims" for more information.)

Outcome:

Settled for up to $30 million. (Persons seeking to file claims should act immediately to protect their interersts.)

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Donald Bettner, et al. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation?

The outcome was: Settled for up to $30 million. (Persons seeking to file claims should act immediately to protect their interersts.)

Which court heard Donald Bettner, et al. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation?

This case was heard in Circuit court of Mobile County, AL. The presiding judge was Robert Kendall.

Who were the attorneys in Donald Bettner, et al. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation?

Plaintiff's attorney: David J. Quin of Donaldson & Guin, L.L.C., Birmingham, Alabama; Steven J. Toll and Matthew J. Ide of Cohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C., Seattle, Washington; John T. Crowders, Jr. and Gregory Breedlove of Cunningham, Bounds, Yance, Crowder & Brown, Mobile, Alabama.. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Donald Bettner, et al. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation decided?

This case was decided on January 22, 1998.