September 29th 2015 by dwm magazine mi windows is working to satisfy a class action lawsuit settlement regarding allegations that windows manufactured by the company contain a defect in the glazing tape that cause the windows to prematurely fail resulting in water intruding into homes.
Mi windows and doors lawsuit.
In south carolina a consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against mi windows and doors claiming that its 8500 3500 single hung windows possess a defect that allows water to intrude.
According to a mi windows class action lawsuit filed in new york the company s 8500 4300 3500 single hung windows contain a design defect which causes the seal at the bead along the bottom of the double pane glass to become compromised.
Allegedly the loss of seal can allow water to enter the inside of the window and leak into structures which are fitted with these windows.
However the mi windows and doors class action lawsuit alleges that the 8500 3500 single hung windows contain a defect along the lower portion of glass which may cause water intrusion into the structure that may in turn lead to mineral deposits and mold developing and accumulating in the area.
A class action complaint was filed on july 23 2012 in the u s.
If you own property with mi windows and doors products that have been manufactured between july 1 2000 and march 31 2010 you may eligible for up to 2 500 in a class action settlement.
Mi was not contacted by the homeowner until this year.
Mi windows and doors products liability litigation mdl 2333 district court for south carolina charleston division.
District court of kansas against mi windows and doors miwd by jennifer and scott mcgaffin on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated.
The bead at the bottom of the double pane glass failed letting water into the window structures and into the homes.