Settlement Structure: Claims Made
Active: Closed
Closed Settlement Statement:
According to court documents, the claim submission deadline has passed. Please contact the claims administrator if you have any questions.
Case Summary:This lawsuit is about front-loading washing machines manufactured by Whirlpool, Maytag, and Kenmore that fail to self-clean and tend to accumulate bacteria and mold, resulting in bad odors and ruined laundry. The plaintiffs allege that Whirlpool Corporation breached warranties, were negligent, and violated various state consumer protection statues in connection with the manufacture and sale of these washers.
Docket Number:1:08-WP-65000
Company: Whirlpool Corporation
Filing Deadline: October 11, 2016
Objection Deadline: August 9, 2016
Exclusion Deadline: August 9, 2016
Final Approval Hearing: September 21, 2016
Proof of Purchase:Claim form requires contact information, washer model and serial numbers, purchase dates, and answers to some other questions regarding the washer.
Eligibility:All residents of the United States and its territories who either purchased an new washer, received a washer as part of the purchase or remodel of a home, or received a new washer as a gift may be eligible to be a class member. The front-loading washers were manufactured between 2001 and 2010. To see if your front-loading washer is eligible, click here.
Typical Settlement Amount:Class members are eligible to receive either a $50 cash payment, a 20% or 5% rebate on a new washer (5% if customer did not experience mold or odor issues), or up to a $500 for out-of-pocked repair expenses.
Total Settlement Amount:
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee:$4,000
Law Firms:
Carey Danis and Lowe
Chimicles & Tikellis
Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Claim Form: Generic Claim Form
Case Name: In re Whirlpool Corp. Front-Loading Washer Products Liability Litigation
Settlement Website: In re Whirlpool Corp. Front-Loading Washer Products Liability Litigation
Claims Administrator:
In re Whirlpool Corp. Front-Loading Washers Settlement
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@washersettlement.com
1-844-824-5781
