Whelan v. BDR Thermea et al

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Case Number:

3:11-cv-02146

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Elizabeth D. Laporte

Firms

  1. August 06, 2013

    Fireplace Buyers Urge Approval Of $1.9M Burn-Risk Deal

    Customers who bought Miles Industries Ltd. glass-front fireplaces urged a California federal judge Tuesday to approve a deal worth at least $1.9 million that would settle class claims that the company didn't warn them that the glass panels can overheat and cause third-degree burns.

  2. May 04, 2011

    Fireplace Cos. Face Class Action Over Burn Hazards

    The companies behind the Valor brand of gas fireplaces were hit with a class action in California on Monday contending that the products are a safety hazard and that consumers were never properly warned about the alleged risks.