Throughout the state of Pennsylvania, many homeowners take pride in making improvements to their homes. When these homeowners decide to work on their homes, they assume that the products they purchase to make the home improvement will not be defective. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. The fallout of a defective construction product can range from property damage to harming one's health.

Recently a couple from Texas filed a lawsuit against hardwood floor seller Lumber Liquidators. According to the business' website, there are more than 250 such stores throughout all of North America including several in Pennsylvania. While this case originated in a state other than Pennsylvania, it is possible the residents here might find themselves facing a similar situation.

The couple purchased and installed a Schon Warm Cognac Curupay wood floor in May 2010. At the time of purchase, the couple alleges that they also received a 30-year warranty that provided for a replacement floor should they have any problems with the flooring.

According to the lawsuit, the couple did in fact have problems with the floor when the finish lost its shine in several places, only nine months after the installation. The couple claims the store refuses to honor their warranty.

Under product liability law, several entities can be held responsible for a defective product. In addition to the product manufacturer, sellers of the product can also, as in this case, be named in a lawsuit.

In addition to attorney's fees and costs, the plaintiffs are seeking an unspecified judgment.

Source: The Southeast Texas Record, "Couple sues flooring company over defective product," Kelly Holleran, Jan. 16, 2012