JCI and York International Defective Copper Evaporator Coils Class Action Settlement
Class Eligibility
You are a Settlement Class Member if you are an individual or entity in the United States who during the time period from January 1, 2008 to November 22, 2016 purchased an uncoated York, Fraser-Johnston, Luxaire, Coleman, Evcon, Guardian, Champion, or Dayton brand copper evaporator coil or copper condenser coil manufactured and sold by JCI or any of its Affiliates, separately or as part of a split system or packaged residential air handler, condensing unit, or HVAC unit, that is covered by the original limited five year warranty or extended ten year warranty.
“Copper Coil” means a York, Fraser-Johnston, Luxaire, Coleman, Evcon, Guardian, Champion, or Dayton brand copper evaporator coil or copper condenser coil, manufactured and sold by JCI or any of its Affiliates, purchased individually or as part of a split system or packaged residential air handler, condensing unit, or HVAC unit, that was not treated or plated with tin (i.e., uncoated), purchased new during the time period from January 1, 2008 to November 22, 2016, that is covered by the original limited five year warranty or extended ten year warranty, and that is installed in its original installation site. Qualifying Copper Coils that are used in
residential or light-commercial applications are included within this definition.
Estimated Amount
Up to $1100
The amount paid will depend on when the coil failed and the number of failures experienced
Proof of Purchase
Yes
Case Name
Dickerson, et al. v.
York International Corporation, et al.Case No. 1:15-CV-01105-CCCUnited States District Court
for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Case Summary
The Plaintiffs claim that JCI manufactures and sells air conditioning systems and heat pump systems, including air handlers and packaged HVAC units, containing defective copper evaporator coils and copper condenser coils that corrode and leak refrigerant. Plaintiffs claim that the Copper Coils are made using uncoated copper tubing and are susceptible to corrosion. It is alleged that a kind of corrosion called formicary corrosion causes microscopic tunnels to form within the copper tubing and causes the coils to leak refrigerant. Plaintiffs claim that JCI: (a) knew or should have known about the defective Copper Coils; (b) should have informed its customers about the defective Copper Coils; (c) should have manufactured the Copper Coils with coated copper or aluminum tubing; and (d) should have replaced the defective Copper Coils rather than simply replace the refrigerant in the unit when the Copper Coils leaked.
The defendants deny the allegations but have agreed to settle
Settlement Pool
N/A
Settlement Website
Deadline
Varies
Contact
Dickerson v. York International Corporation
Settlement Administrator
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Email: Questions@jccoppercoilsettlement.com
Fax: 1-484-350-4442
