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Date: 10-11-2024

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Beira Montalvo v. All-Clad Metalcrafters, L.L.C.

Case Number: 2:21-CV-504

Judge: J. Nicholas Ranjan

Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (Allegheny County)

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Defendant's Attorney: Stephen CArey Villeneuve

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania product liability lawyers represented the Plaintiffs.


Consumers, in four consolidated class action lawsuits, argued All-Clad sold pots and pans that could become dangerously sharp after several trips through a dishwasher.

"Lead plaintiff Beira Montalvo of Florida says All-Clad Metalcrafters promises its D3, D5 and LTD1 stainless steel cookware is dishwasher safe but really isn’t.

Montalvo bought a 10-piece D3 All-Clad stainless steel set from Crate & Barrel at the beginning of the year for $799.99, according to the complaint." Top Class Actions

The Plaintiffs sought compensatory and punitive damages.

All-Clad Metalcrafters, LLC is a cookware company that makes high-performance, durable cookware in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania:

History

Founded in 1971 by metallurgist John Ulam, the company started as a manufacturer of bonded metals for the U.S. Mint, avionics, and ballistics. Ulam accidentally moved into cookware when he made a pan for personal use.

Location

All-Clad is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, which is considered the birthplace of the American steel and aluminum industry. The company uses American-made metals and American craftsmen to produce its cookware.
Products

All-Clad offers a variety of cookware collections, including stainless steel, nonstick, and enameled cast iron. Some of their products include:

HA1 Hard Anodized Collection: PTFE nonstick plus heavy gauge aluminum

Essentials Nonstick Collection: PTFE nonstick that nests for storage
Enameled Cast Iron Collection: Professional performance with a sustainable material

Quality

All-Clad cookware is known for its exceptional quality, performance, and durability.

Ownership

All-Clad is owned by Groupe SEB

Outcome: Settled for $6.5 million and dismissed.

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