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ABT Co, WeatherBest and Veranda brand home deck materials may be defective and prematurely deteriorate.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Defective Product or Service
- Warranties
Product or Service
- Composite Outdoor Decking
Injury Types
- Monetary Loss
- Property Damage
- Risk of Injury
Investigation Details
Investigation of consumer complaints concerning ABT Co, WeatherBest and Veranda brand home deck and railing materials manufactured by LP (Louisiana-Pacific) Building Products as these products may have defects and that the building material is in danger of breaking. This danger may be manifested by cracks, surface deterioration and chipping. Consumers may have purchased ABT Co and Veranda composite boards at Home Depot stores in the western United States. WeatherBest is sold through dealers nationwide by Fiber Composites LLC, which purchased the brand from Louisiana Pacific in late 2007.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) | Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in manufacturing and distributing building products for new home construction, repair and remodeling, manufactured housing, and light industrial and commercial construction. |
| Home Depot, Inc., The (HD) | The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer. |
| LP Building Products | LP Building Products, a subsidiary of Louisiana Pacific, manufacturers building supplies. |