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Ainsworth Settlement Class

On April 8, 2008, a Notice was sent to the Ainsworth Settlement Class that described the terms of the Ainsworth Settlement. On September 22, 2008, a separate Notice was disseminated to Ainsworth Settlement Class Members describing the proposed Plan of Allocation, the request for attorneys' fees, and how to obtain proceeds from any of the settlements in this case.

The Ainsworth Settlement affects persons and entities who purchased OSB structural panel products in the United States directly from any Defendant from June 1, 2002 through December 3, 2007. The Court previously entered a final order approving the Ainsworth Settlement, under which Ainsworth agreed to pay $8,600,000 for the benefit of the class.

SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS UNDER THE AINSWORTH SETTLEMENT:
File a Claim Form DEADLINE HAS PASSED
Object DEADLINE HAS PASSED
Hire Your own Lawyer If you are a member of the Ainsworth Settlement Class, you may, but are not required to, hire your own lawyer at your expense to advise you of your rights with respect to the Ainsworth Settlement, the proposed Plan of Allocation, and Class Counsel's request for an award of attorneys' fees, reimbursement of litigation expenses and incentive awards for class representatives. You have the right to enter an appearance in the lawsuit through your lawyer if you wish.
Do Nothing If you are a member of the Ainsworth Settlement Class and do nothing, you will not receive proceeds from the Ainsworth Settlement. You must submit a Claim Form to obtain a share of the Ainsworth Settlement. Even if you do nothing, you will be bound by the Release and Discharge provisions contained in the Ainsworth Settlement.


Ainsworth Settlement Important Dates and Deadlines
File a Claim DEADLINE HAS PASSED
Opt-Out/Exclusion DEADLINE HAS PASSED
File an Objection DEADLINE HAS PASSED