Mildew Claims Ok’D Against Sealants

Thu., Sept. 7, 2000

From Staff

A Grays Harbor County judge has ordered California-based Behr Process Corp. to prepare for mildew damage claims that could total more than $100 million.

At issue are Behr finishes and sealants that actually cause mildew.

Superior Court Judge David Foscue ordered Behr to make an initial payment of $2 million toward the costs of the claims-administration process, with local television advertising to notify customers of their right to recover damages.

There was no answer at Behr headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif., after business hours Wednesday.

The moves - disclosed Wednesday by lawyers for nine original plaintiffs - follow a May jury verdict against Behr that awarded between $14,000 and $87,000 to the plaintiff families, depending on the size of their homes.

A toll-free hotline number and Web site have been established for those who may have used Behr products, or who are interested in obtaining further information: 877-538-8513 or www.restoreourhomes.com.

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