H.B. Fuller Reaches $75 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit

H.B. Fuller Company and its subsidiary H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. have agreed to a settlement valued at $75 million to resolve a class action lawsuit in the United States. The lawsuit centers on allegations related to TEC Power Grout, a product purchased or installed by U.S. homeowners.

The litigation alleged that the TEC Power Grout product was defective, leading to issues with tiling. According to the settlement terms, individuals who purchased or had the product installed between December 1, 2016, and the present may be eligible to receive benefits. Specific details regarding claim filing and eligibility criteria have been outlined in official notices.

The settlement aims to provide compensation to eligible class members and avoid further legal proceedings. H.B. Fuller has maintained that the agreement is a resolution reached through a formal legal process. The company has not admitted wrongdoing as part of the settlement.

The proposed settlement requires court approval. A final hearing is scheduled, after which the court will decide whether to grant final approval. If approved, the claims process will commence for eligible individuals.