About the ACP Class Action
We are seeking registrations of interest from owners of buildings built in part or in whole with aluminium composite panels or panellling (ACP).
If there is sufficient interest, McLean Law may bring a class action against the manufacturers, suppliers and/or regulatory bodies involved with the provision and certification of certain ACP products in New Zealand.
What is ACP?
Aluminium composite panels (ACPs) consist of a non-aluminium core sandwiched by two thin aluminium sheets. ACPs are regularly used in cladding and facades for their lightweight nature and low cost.
In New Zealand, the most common types of non-aluminium ACP cores are combustible polyethlyne plastic (PE) and semi-combustible fire retardent (FR). In a 2017 report by Dr Tony Enright, commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Mr Enright recommended the suspension of certificates for 13 types of ACP cladding, including PE and FR products. Click here to view the Enright Report and an overview of the assessed ACP products.
How this can lead to loss
This could lead to loss if you have received expert advice that remedial measures are required on a building that has ACP cladding.
The Proposed Class Action
If there is sufficient interest, McLean Law may bring a claim for owners of buildings clad with ACP.
By registering your interest, you are not retaining McLean Law to act for you, and you are not obligated to join the proposed class action.
Have a question about the class action? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us on 09 600 2460 or lawclerk@mcleanlaw.co.nz .