Yes, there have been several class action lawsuits against Owens Corning over its history, as is common for large building materials manufacturers, though most have been settled or dismissed. Historically, the most significant litigation involved asbestos. Owens Corning produced products containing asbestos from the 1950s to early 1970s and faced tens of thousands of asbestos personal injury lawsuits from workers exposed to asbestos, which led the company to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in 2000 and establish a trust to handle asbestos claims, emerging in 2006. In roofing, there have been class action lawsuits alleging premature failure, cracking, and degranulation of Owens Corning asphalt shingles, particularly Oakridge and other lines, with plaintiffs claiming shingles did not last their warranted lifetime. Some of these roofing cases resulted in settlements where Owens Corning provided compensation or replacement materials. In recent years, there have been smaller consumer class actions regarding advertising and warranty claims. As of 2024-2026, there are ongoing monitoring of product liability cases, but no massive nationwide class action currently in headlines similar to the asbestos era. If you believe you have a claim regarding Owens Corning shingles or insulation, you should check the company's warranty claims process, consult a consumer attorney, and search for current class action dockets in federal courts, as new cases are filed periodically and state-specific lawsuits may be active in your jurisdiction.
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