Welcome to the Information Page for the
North Carolina Synthetic Stucco Class Action

Ruff et al. v. Parex, et al. No. 96-CVS-0059
If You Own or Formerly Owned a Residence with Synthetic Stucco ("EIFS") Exterior Wall Cladding, Your Rights May Be Affected By a Class Action Lawsuit.
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This site provides information for all persons or entities who, as of September 18, 1996, owned or formerly owned a one or two family residential dwelling or townhouse in the state of North Carolina clad, in whole or in part, with a W.R. Bonsal Company, Continental Stucco Products, Inc., Dryvit Systems, Inc., Sto Corp., or Parex, Inc. Exterior Insulation and Finish System ("EIFS").

Notice of Proposed Settlements of Class Action and Hearing
     Basic information concerning the lawsuit, and summary of the Terms of the Settlements

Notice of Final Approval of Settlements
     Final Approval

Claim Form
     Download a copy of the official Claim Form

  • The deadline for submitting a Claim Form in order to receive the benefits from the United States Gypsum Company Settlement is December 31, 2002.
  • The deadline for submitting a Claim Form in order to receive benefits from the Bonsal, Continental, Dryvit, and Parex Settlements is January 17, 2003.
  • The deadline for submitting a Claim Form in order to receive benefits from the Sto Corporation Settlement was June 30, 2000, and claims are no longer being accepted.

Settlement Agreements
     View the Settlement Agreements

Inspection Protocol
     Testing methodology for the Home Inspection required by the Settlement Agreements

Request for Revocation of Prior Election

If your home is clad with Thomas Waterproof Coatings Co. EIFS, click here for more information.

If your home is clad with Senergy Inc. or Thoro Systems Products, Inc. EIFS, there is a prior settlement which may apply to your house. Click here for the details of that Settlement and applicable deadlines.