a. Does the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act apply to all warranties?
b. Is a house a consumer product?
c. What about a product attached to a house, such as an air conditioner or hot water heater?
d. Is a new roof real estate or a consumer product?
e. So where do you draw the line? What about new windows? Or a new carpet?
Thomas Muchisky hired Frederic Roofing Company to re roof his home. Their contract included a 12 year warranty guaranteeing the roof would be free from defects in workmanship and materials. The roofing job was unsatisfactory, and Muchisky sued for damages. If the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act applied, then Muchisky was entitled to legal fees as well as damages.