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If you own or previously owned a Rheem Water Heater, or a home or other structure where one was installed, you may be eligible for benefits.

What is this Lawsuit about?

The Action alleges Defendants are liable for damages related to their round poly drain valve sold independently and as a part of water heaters provided, manufactured, and sold by Defendants between 2019 and 2023. Defendants deny any wrongdoing, and no court or other entity has made any judgment or other determination of any wrongdoing or that any law has been violated. Defendants deny all other claims made in the Action. By entering into the Settlement, Defendants are not admitting any wrongdoing.

How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

You are a Settlement Class Member if you own or have owned Class Products and/or own or have owned homes or other structures physically located in the United States in which the Class Products are or were installed. Class Products means round poly drain valves with Part Nos. AP12159A, AP12159B, AP12159C, AP12159D, AP12159E, AP12159F, AP12159G, AP12159H, AP12159J, AP12159K, AP14830A, AP14830B, AP14830C, AP14830D, AP14830E, AP14830F, AP14830G, AP16800A, AP16800B, AP16800C, AP16800D, AP16800E, AP16800F, AP16800G, AP16838A, AP16838B, AP16838C, AP16838D, AP16838E, AP16838F, AP16838G, SP12159A, SP12159B, SP12159C, SP12159D, SP12159E, SP12159F SP12159G, SP12159H, SP12159J, SP12159K, SP14830A, SP14830B, SP14830C, SP14830D, SP14830E, SP14830F, SP14830G, SP16800A, SP16800B, SP16800C, SP16800D, SP16800E, SP16800F, SP16800G, SP16838A, SP16838B, SP16838C, SP16838D, SP16838E, SP16838F, or SP16838G manufactured and advertised between 2019 and 2023.

What does the Settlement provide?

The Settlement provides (a) reimbursement of up to $1,500 for Documented Losses and (b) a Two-Year Automatic Parts-Only Warranty Extension (without the need to submit a claim), OR a One-Year Elective Parts-and-Labor Warranty Extension, OR a Replacement Brass Drain Valve.

YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

DO NOTHING	You will receive the Two-Year Parts-Only Warranty Extension but no payment, and you will give up your right to sue Defendants over the claims resolved in the Settlement. You will remain a Class Member and bound by the Settlement if the Court approves it.
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM BY MARCH 20, 2026	The only way to receive a Documented Loss Payment and/or Replacement Brass Drain Valve or a One-Year Elective Parts-and-Labor Warranty Extension is to submit a claim form.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF (OPT OUT) BY FEBRUARY 20, 2026	If you ask to be excluded, you will not receive any benefit, but you may be able to file your own lawsuit against Defendants for the same claims. This is the only option that leaves you the potential to file your own lawsuit against Defendants for the claims that are being resolved by the Settlement. To be effective, you must submit a request for exclusion by the deadline.
OBJECT BY FEBRUARY 20, 2026	If you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you may submit an objection, telling the Court why you believe the settlement does not warrant final approval. If your objection is overruled, you will be bound by the Settlement.