Defendants Omegaflex, Parker Hannifin, Titeflex and Ward denied any wrongdoing or legal liability. They asserted that CSST is safe, if properly installed in accordance with local codes and the manufacturers’ instructions.
Under terms of the settlement, property owners who qualify will receive payment vouchers of between $200 and $2,000 for the installation of a lightning protection system or vouchers of between $75 and $160 for the installation of a bonding jumper to the building’s main grounding electrode. The benefits vary depending on where in the United States the building is located and the size of the building.