Plaintiffs allege that Stimson failed to adequately design, formulate, and test its product before advertising and marketing it as a durable and suitable home and building extrior product. Plaintiff's believe Stimson knew that the siding was defective and would prematurely fail. The problems with the siding include: rotting, buckling, discoloration, delaminating and deteriorating which occurs when exposed to normal weather conditions. Plaintiffs seek compensation based upon nondisclosure and violation of Consumer Protection laws. Stimson Lumber Company denies any liablility for this siding. The Court has not made any rulings on the merits at this time.

You are a Class member if you own a home or other structure in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Utah, Colorado or Hawaii who own or have owned buildings clad with Stimson Series 400 or Series 500 hardboard siding installed after January 1, 1985.

If you meet the Class definition, you are a member of the Class even if you signed a release. We do not know if you will be ultimately be treated differently.

Plaintiffs seek to recover costs for replacing all Stimson hardboard siding structures in the qualifying seven states, as well as, punitive damages. Our goal is to recover class members' fair share based on the replacement cost of the siding, plus their pro rata share of any punitive damages awarded.

You are automatically a member of the Class simply by owning your home clad with Forestex siding. As a class member, you will be bound by all orders and judgements of the Court. Any claims you may have against Stimson, other than personal injury claims, will cease when a judgement is entered in this case. This includes claims you may have for breach of warranty or negligence.