Rust-Oleum Sued Over Another Wood Decking Product Line

Rust-Oleum Corp. deceives consumers about the durability of its RockSolid deck products, touting their restorative ability even though they cause wood decking to deteriorate, a new proposed class action in an Illinois federal court alleges.

Outdoor wooden decks, concrete patios, and similar structures require periodic upkeep because of exposure to the elements and normal wear-and-tear, Californian Neil Stevens says.

The RockSolid products are marketed as resurfacers that are capable of extending the life of decks, he alleges in a suit filed Nov. 5 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

But the products are defective and ...