The following article is a summary of the major issues in the Victaulic Butterfly Valves lawsuit. Victaulic’s the continued sale of defective products is a claim that is ripe for fraud. It focuses on the following issues: Danger of deterioration, Suitability of the product for the potable water system, and Summary adjudication in Victaulic’s favor. We conclude that Victaulic violated the law by selling a defective product.
Victaulic’s 608 butterfly valve
Victaulic recently ceased production of their popular 608 butterfly valve. The valve advertised bubble-tight shut-off, dead-end service, and full working pressure. The valve is constructed of an internal ductile disk and proprietary EPDM, a synthetic rubber product. Defendants allege that the valve is susceptible to degradation when exposed to chloramine, a chemical commonly used in water treatment facilities.
The plaintiffs’ initial claims were based on the fact that Victaulic was selling defective valves in Portland, Oregon, at inflated prices. Victaulic initially denied the claim and failed to respond to Plaintiff’s statutory “701 notice” in May 2012. This alleged continued sale of defective Victaulic Products is a fraud on the consumer. As a result, Victaulic agreed to settle the case within its retention period for $320,000.
Danger of deterioration
The Danger of Deterioration in Victaulic Butterfly Valves lawsuit alleges that the defendant manufactured and sold defective products. Defendant failed to respond to Plaintiff’s warranty claim and failed to take appropriate remedial action in response to the May 2012 “701” notice. Plaintiff argues that Victaulic’s continued sale of defective Victaulic products constitutes fraud, as they are responsible for destroying homeowners’ plumbing systems.
Plaintiff claims that Victaulic’s 608 butterfly valve deteriorated over time despite advertisements claiming bubble-tight shutoff, dead-end service, and full working pressure. This valve contains proprietary EPDM, a synthetic rubber material. Its internal ductile disk and EPDM material are both susceptible to deterioration when exposed to chloramine, a chemical commonly used to replace chlorine.
Suitability of the product for potable water system
The suitability of Victaulic Butterfly Valves for a potable water system depends on the type of operating controls. If a Victaulic valve is used on a coil connection, a Y-Patterson Globe Style Balance Valve shall be used. A contractor may elect to use prefabrication services through Victaulic. The valve is certified by UL and VdS.
Although the product is designed for potable water systems, the manufacturer’s instructions do not state which type of system it is designed for. The manufacturer has stated that it is not responsible for problems caused by improper installation, including leaking. The company also provides installation manuals for its products. The manuals contain instructions and diagrams for both design and installation. In addition, Victaulic provides seal selection guides and design manuals for the Butterfly Valve and other butterfly valve products.
Summary adjudication in Victaulic’s favor
In a recent case, the Oregon Supreme Court handed down a Summary Adjudication in Victaulic Butterfly Valves in favor of the company. Plaintiffs had alleged that the valves in question were defective due to the EPDM rubber used to make them. The company denied these claims, arguing that the plaintiffs were not able to prove that their products were defective. This case is one of several similar cases involving the same product.
A jury in one of the Benson suits found that Victaulic manufactured a defective product. The plaintiffs, however, had not brought the Edge Lofts suit, which is a common practice in these cases. Victaulic argued that the jury in Edge Lofts did find Victaulic liable, even though it did not sell the defective product. Victaulic argued that the verdict in Edge Lofts was unfair and that there was no evidence that any other products manufactured by the company were defective.
Sources of contamination
The first section of the excavation pit was excavated. Excavation continued until it reached the seawall or bulkhead. During the excavation, black-oily soils were discovered. The soil was contaminated with diesel during hydro-static pressure tests. The contaminated soils were placed in plastic liner sacks and transferred to super sacks. Excavation continued through a further four concrete block sections until the project reached the seawall and bulkhead.
The site has been cleaned up following releases of 25-gallon sludge. The cleanup team used a vac truck to collect runoff and 10 drums of solid hazardous waste. SOSC’s Teekell and Kela-Pacheco inspected the site and releases from the product line. A maintenance crew is scheduled to clean up the site for three more months. A maintenance crew has inspected the site and has completed remediation work at the site.
Warranty claim
To make a warranty claim against a product manufactured by Victaulic, you must first file a complaint with the manufacturer. Generally, Victaulic warrants that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is not transferable from one owner to another. Therefore, you must submit a claim for warranty service within the first two years of purchase. However, if you don’t follow these guidelines, you may be barred from recovering your warranty claim.
In addition to this, the manufacturer is required to inform consumers of the existence of any defect within four years of purchase. However, Victaulic’s warranty disclaimer does not support this claim. Moreover, Defendant did not communicate the warranty terms to purchasers, users, and bargainers during the initial sale of Victaulic products. Consequently, you are not able to assert your warranty claim against Victaulic.
