Piping Systems/Water and Sanitary Sewer

California Superior Courts (various)
Defended product manufacturer in a series of complex actions brought by California counties and municipalities, seeking damages on theories of misrepresentation, breach of warranty and strict liability for allegedly defective fiberglass composite pipe installed in water and sewer systems. The actions sought millions of dollars in damages, including the cost of replacing the pipeline systems. All actions were dismissed on summary judgment based on the statute of limitations.