Class Action
Smith, et. al. v. Behr Process Corporation
$67.5 million class action verdict
Paul learned that several Western Washington homeowners and business people had mildew on their exterior wood walls after using a Behr clear coating, a product the manufacturer claimed would prevent mildew growth. Paul pulled together the class-action case on behalf of nine plaintiffs, and Behr was charged with breach of warranty and Consumer Protection Act violations. The initial case grew to national status, and in an October 2002 settlement, Behr agreed to compensate consumers more than $107 million. In addition, some 5,000 Western Washington homeowners shared an additional $55 million to repair their mildew-damaged homes.
Sitton v. State Farm
Confidential settlement
This consumer class action alleged that State Farm, the nation's largest auto insurer, acted in bad faith by relying upon records reviews to limit or deny people's Personal Injury Protection insurance benefits.
