The Cox vs. Shell Oil Co. settlement provided for specific periods of time during which claims could be filed. These Filing Deadlines are different for failures occurring at various times and differ based on the type of polybutylene potable water plumbing system the property in question contains. The tables below summarize these timeframes.
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Leaks occurring prio to 8/21/95 must be filed by 8/21/97. Filing date is Postmark date. Two such leaks are required. |
| 2. |
Leaks occurring 8/21/95 through 8/21/97 must be filed by 11/21/97. If filed after that date, they must meet all requirements in the table below. |
| 3. |
Leaks occurring after 8/21/97 must meet requirements in the table below. |
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DWELLING AND POLYBUTYLENE PLUMBING SYSTEM FITTING TYPE:
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ELIGIBILITY PERIOD
Leaks must occur within:
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FILING DEADLINE
Claim must be filed within:
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| Mobile Homes - Any combination of plastic or metal Insert Fittings |
10 years of installation |
11 years of installation |
| Yard Service Line - Any type of fittings |
10 years of installation |
11 years of installation |
| Homes - Plastic Insert Fittings |
13 years of installation |
14 years of installation |
| Homes - Metal or Mixed (both Plastic & Metal) Insert Fittings |
16 years of PB plumbing installation or 1/31/09, whichever is earlier |
17 years of PB plumbing installation or 5/1/09, whichever is earlier |
| Commercial Buildings - Plastic, Metal or Mixed Insert Fittings |
13 years of installation |
14 years of installation |