Who’s Eligible
With certain exceptions, the Settlement Class includes all persons who, as of Jan. 22, 2018 (the “Opt-Out Date”), owned or leased a residence or other structure in the U.S. in which is installed an InSinkErator F-201 dispenser and an “Old Filter.” An Old Filter is an F-201R filter manufactured between 2001 and Jan. 31, 2011.
The Settlement Class does not include:
- Persons who experienced property damage caused by failure of an Old Filter on or before Jan. 22, 2018;
- Persons who initiated legal proceedings over these issues (other than this class action lawsuit) before Jan. 22, 2018;
- Presiding judges and their immediate families; or
- Persons who properly opt out of the settlement.
Potential Award
The settlement provides “Replacement Benefits” and “Property-Damage Benefits.” Class Members may receive one type of benefit or the other, but not both.
The settlement provides “Replacement Benefits” and “Property-Damage Benefits.” Class Members may receive one type of benefit or the other, but not both.
Class Members seeking Replacement Benefits can choose to receive up to three replacement filters or a cash payment of $15 per filter, up to a $45 maximum.
Class Members claiming Property-Damage Benefits can receive cash payments for a percentage of their expenses related to relevant property damage. The percentages vary according to the year their Old Filter was manufactured, and they are available in a table on the settlement administrator’s website. Payments may be adjusted up or down in order to use all the allocated settlement money.
Proof of Purchase
In addition to a completed claim form, Class Members seeking Property-Damage Benefits must submit proof of their ownership or rental of the property identified in the claim form, proof that the property suffered property damage related to an Old Filter, and proof of out-of-pocket repair expenses related to that property damage.
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
12/31/2020
Case Name
Desio and Gouveia v. Emerson Electric Co., Case No. 2:15-cv-00346, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Final Hearing
2/6/2018
UPDATE: The InSinkErator F-201 Water Filter Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 7, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive your replacement filters or check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
F-201 Water Filter Settlement Program
Class Administrator
c/o BrownGreer PLC
P.O. Box 25487
Richmond, VA 23260
1-833-FILTER5 (1-833-345-8375) Toll-Free
Info@F201WaterFilterSettlement.com
Class Counsel
Joseph G. Sauder
McCUNE WRIGHT LLP
Bruce D. Greenberg
LITE DePALMA GREENBERG LLC
Defense Counsel
Stephen M. Lamberson
Jeffrey R. Galloway
ETTER McMAHON LAMBERSON VAN WERT & ORESKOVICH PC
Aaron D. Van Oort
Shane A. Anderson
FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS
