$7.65 Million Class Action Settlement Upheld on Appeal

Grable PLLC successfully represented class members in a major products liability class action that resulted in a $7.65 million settlement. After a single objector appealed, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the settlement — ensuring justice for thousands of affected consumers.

The Legal Challenge

Securing Justice for Thousands of Consumers in Defective Product Case

We represented homeowners impacted by defective plumbing products in a complex federal class action lawsuit. After detailed litigation and negotiations, the court approved a settlement establishing a $7.65 million common fund and awarded $2.3 million in attorneys’ fees.

When a lone objector appealed the settlement to the Fifth Circuit, we successfully defended the agreement — and the appellate court affirmed the full resolution. The outcome delivered meaningful relief to affected class members and protected the integrity of the settlement.

📄 Case Citations:Matson v. NIBCO Inc., 5-19-CV-00717-RBF (W.D. Tex. Oct. 20, 2021)

Garcia v. Matson et al, No. 21-51151 (5th Cir. Oct. 12, 2022)

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