Cuneo Waldman & Gilbert, L.L.P. Announces Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit Against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Business Editors/Legal Writers

OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2004

Homeowners with Leaking Radiant Heating Systems Involving Entran

II Hose Could Benefit from Proposed International Settlement

Homeowners in Canada with leaking and defective radiant heating systems that use a particular rubber hose may receive payments from a proposed class action settlement recently announced.

The hose, Entran II, is orange rubber and stamped with the name "Heatway" or "Heatway Systems." It is put in floors or driveways to carry warm water that provides warmth and melts snow. The majority of the hose was sold and/or installed between 1989-1995.

The Entran II lawsuit brought on behalf of homeowners alleging the Defendant manufactured a defective product in Entran II and that the hose is prone to leaking when used under normal conditions. The Defendant, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., has denied all allegations and maintains the hose works as intended if properly maintained and used as directed. The Settlement Fund, which is payable over five years, will be at least $196 million (U.S.) but could grow as large as $236 million (U.S.), results from the proposed multi-million dollar settlement of the class action certified by U.S. Federal District Court Judge Stanley R. Chesler of the District of New Jersey. The Canadian lawsuit, Kelman et al. v.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company et al. is pending in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Potential Class members are encouraged to call 1-800-254-9222 or visit http://www.entraniisettlement.com to get complete information on the proposed Settlement. The website includes the complete notice form, claim forms, and Court documents (Settlement Agreement, etc.). There is also a "Frequently Asked Questions" section and information on how homeowners can identify Entran II hose.

"I would encourage all homeowners who believe they may have Entran II hose to look into this matter. Repairing and/or remediating these systems can be costly and time-consuming. It is worth visiting the website or calling to get complete information regarding the options Class Members have," said Class Counsel Jonathan Cuneo.