Investigation Launched and Lawsuits Filed on Behalf of Employees Working Overtime and “Off the Clock”
Landmark Federal Circuit Court decision allows Overtime Pay for Helicopter Pilots
Investigation Launched on Behalf of Pipeline Inspectors and Top Drive Technicians Working Overtime and “Off the Clock”
OVERTIME PAY FOR MANAGERS & ASSISTANT MANAGERS IN TRAINING
Truck, 18 Wheeler & Tractor Trailer Accidents
Kitec® Plumbing Fittings manufactured by IPEX, Inc. May Cause Leaks in your Home
- Lennar Corporation
- KB Homes
- Pulte Homes
- Centex
- Del Webb
- D.R. Horton
- Beazer Homes
- Comstock Homebuilding
- The Ryland Group
- Standard Pacific Corp.
- M/I Homes, Inc.
- M.D.C. Holdings
- Meritage Homes
- Clayton Homes
- Toll Brothers
How do I know if I have Kitec® in my home?
Kitec® generally comes in two colors: blue (for cold water use) and orange (for hot water use). Coming in from the outside this pipe will typically be attached to your main shutoff valve located close to your hot water heater.
If you have experience with the location and safe use of your electrical panel box, you may find a yellow sticker inside your electrical panel box stating that your home has a Kitec® or PlumbBetter® system. The purpose of the sticker is to alert electricians regarding proper electrical grounding procedures for nonmetallic plumbing. If you find such a sticker in your electrical panel box, it is likely that your home contains Kitec® brass fittings.
Be aware that stickers were sometimes used indiscriminately to warn of nonmetallic plumbing systems other than Kitec®. It is therefore possible that your home does not contain Kitec® plumbing even if you find a yellow sticker in the electrical panel box. Likewise, many homes that contain Kitec® plumbing do not have stickers in their electrical panel boxes. Thus, if your electrical panel box does not reveal a sticker indicating that Kitec® was installed in your home, you may need to have your home inspected to determine whether it is plumbed with Kitec®.
If my home has Kitec® fittings, what are my repair options?
It is advised the best repair method is a complete re-plumb of both the hot and cold water lines of your home. Generally, a full re-plumb usually takes five days for most homes to be completed and does not require relocation. Please complete our short CONFIDENTIAL contact form on the right side of this page or call us immediately at TOLL FREE 1.800.217.1180 to discuss your legal rights and repair options.
What do I do if I have a leak?
Treat it as you would any other leak, including taking steps to minimize any damage and contacting your homeowner's insurance carrier. If a leak occurs, immediately notify your plumber to stop the leak and to minimize any damage to your home. If a repair is required, keep all receipts and documentation of the repair. Please make sure to keep any Kitec® fittings or pipe that must be removed to carry out the repair. Please complete our short CONFIDENTIAL contact form on the right side of this page or call us immediately at TOLL FREE 1.800.217.1180 to report your leak. We will answer your questions and inform you of your legal rights and options.
Working Overtime requires Extra Pay
One of the most common schemes is when an employer illegally classifies an employee as "exempt" to avoid paying overtime compensation. But even if you’re paid a salary (not hourly), and you work overtime, your employer may still be required to pay you overtime wages. If you or someone you know is not being paid for working overtime, you may be entitled to compensation.
It is illegal for employers to fire workers for making overtime claims. Under federal law the employer can be punished with criminal penalties. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against any current or former employee who elects to participate in any proceeding asserting their rights provided under the law.
Hurricane Ike Insurance Claims Help
We represented hundreds of Hurricane Katrina home and business owners collect what their insurance company rightfully owed them. Let us help you in your time of need.
Based in the heart of Houston, we're here to answer your questions and assist you. So if you've suffered any of the following damage, please call us today or complete our contact form on the right side of this page.
If you suffered any damage to your insured property or business, please complete our short CONFIDENTIAL contact form on the right side of this page or call us immediately at 713.229.9300. We will thoroughly examine your case, answer your questions, and inform you of your legal rights and options.
We're currently accepting clients with any of the following:
* Homeowners insurance claims
* Flood insurance claims
* Windstorm insurance claims
* Business property insurance claims
* Business interruption insurance claims
* Renters insurance claims
* Boat insurance claims
INSURANCE CLAIMS TIPS
If you have damage, start calling your insurance agent or insurance company and get your claim rolling. Companies have adjusters waiting to enter the area as soon as officials say it's safe.
If you have flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program, file a claim through the agent who sold you the policy.
Take pictures of the damage to your property and make a list of everything that was destroyed. Keep all your receipts for hurricane- related expenses. And keep a log of any contact with your insurance company, the adjuster or the agent.
As you begin the hard work of rebuilding, we'll work to collect what's rightfully yours.
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