Who’s Eligible
The settlements include anyone who owns or owned (leases or leased) a residence or other structure located in the United States containing a Watts Water Heater or FloodSafe Connector after Nov. 4, 2008. This includes any person or entity that suffered property damage and/or paid to repair property damage caused by the failure of a Watts Water Heater or a FloodSafe Connector.
Potential Award
Varies.
Replacement of Connectors:
For eligible claims submitted within one year of final approval of the settlements, Class Members can receive a cash payment of $10 for each Water Heater and FloodSafe Connector (up to two water heater connectors and two FloodSafe Connectors per residence or other structure) that they replace. The maximum cash payment for replacement of connectors is $40.
To receive a payment, you must provide proof that you own or possess a Watts Water Heater or FloodSafe Connector by providing:
- A label for the connector or a photo of the connector’s label or the connector itself; and
- A receipt from purchasing the replacement connector
There is no restriction on what brand of connector you purchase to replace your Watts Water Heater or FloodSafe Connector.
Payment of Property Damages:
For eligible claims, settlement Class Members can recover up to 25 percent of documented costs of repairs for property damage caused by the failure of a Watts Water Heater or FloodSafe Connector, with a minimum recovery of $25.
Proof of Purchase
Claimants must supply documentation for proof of ownership of each eligible Watts Water Heater and/or FloodSafe Connector, including the connector itself, or a photograph of the connector showing the characteristics that identify it as a Watts product, including any label for the connector with a completed Claim Form.
Replacement Connector Claims:
For each replacement connector sought, claimants must include:
- A photograph of the connector showing the characteristics that identify it as a Watts product (including any attached label), or
- The Watts Water Heater and/or FloodSafe Connector itself; and
- A receipt for each replacement Watts Water Heater and/or FloodSafe Connector purchased with the Claim Form
(NOTE: The replacement connector does NOT need to be a Watts Water Heater or FloodSafe Connector.)
Property Damage Claims:
For property damage claims, all proof of payments for repair of property damage caused by a failed Watts Water Heater and/or FloodSafe Connector must be submitted along with the Claim Form.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Legal Action News is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
Claim deadline for property damage claims that occurred after Nov. 4, 2014 is April 13, 2021. The part replacement deadline has passed.
Case Name
Ponzo v. Watts Regulator Co., Case No. 1:14-cv-14080-ADB, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and Klug v. Watts Regulator Co., Case No. 8:15-cv-00061-JFB-TDT, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Final Hearing
4/12/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Watts Claims Administrator
c/o Epiq Systems Inc.
PO Box 4259
Portland, OR 97208-4259
1-877-845-3575
Email: info@ConnectorSettlements.com
Class Counsel
Shanon J. Carson
BERGER & MONTAGUE PC
Bryan L. Clobes
CAFFERTY CLOBS MERIWETHER & SPRENGEL LLP
Joseph G. Sauder
MCCUNEWRIGHT LLP
Defense Counsel
David S. MacCuish
Todd Benoff
ALSTON & BIRD LLP
Attorneys for Defendants Watts Regulator Co. and Watts Water Technologies Inc. in Klug class action.
Keith E. Smith
Jodi Dyan Oley
ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT LLC
Attorneys for Defendants Watts Regulator Co. and Watts Water Technologies Inc. in Ponzo class action.
