Atlas Roofing Cites Economic Loss Rule in Moving to Dismiss South Carolina Class Action

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Atlas Roofing Corp. has asked a federal court in South Carolina to dismiss a class action alleging damage to residential shingles, arguing that because the only damage claimed is to its product, the plaintiff's tort claims are barred by the state's economic loss rule.

David and Patricia Dickson allege that they and other South Carolina homeowners were harmed by curling and premature wear of Atlas' “Chalet” brand shingles.

The Dicksons say in a suit filed in June that the shingles were installed on their home when it was constructed in 1999, and additional Chalet shingles …