Defective Home Appliance

Watts Water Heater and Floodsafe Connectors Class Action Settlement

The plaintiffs in these lawsuits allege that Watts: Designed, manufactured, distributed, marketed and/or sold Water Heater and FloodSafe connectors that were defective; Knew of the defective condition of these connectors; and Failed to provide warnings to prevent failure of the connectors.  Read more

CA Whirlpool Refrigerator Energy Star Class Action Settlement

The plaintiffs in this lawsuit allege that Whirlpool misrepresented the Class Refrigerators’ energy efficiency by labeling them with the Energy Star logo when, in fact, they did not meet the Energy Star program’s standards for energy efficiency. Plaintiffs further claim that Whirlpool breached warranties and violated California’s various consumer protection statutes in connection with the  Read more

Electrolux Dryer Class Action Settlement

The plaintiffs in this lawsuit allege that the certain Electrolux dryers contain defects that can cause them to catch on fire due to a buildup of lint inside them. The lawsuit further claims that Electrolux breached warranties, was negligent, violated various state consumer protection statutes and unlawfully profited from the sale of the dryers.  Read more

Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore Front-Loading Washer Class Action Settlement

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  Read more

LG Front-Loading Washer Class Action Settlement

The plaintiffs in this lawsuit allege that certain LG front-loading washing machines had a tendency to develop a mold and/or odor problem.  Read more

Flushmate Systems Exploding Toilet Settlement

This class action alleges that Flushmate flushing systems caused toilets to leak or burst, causing property damage and/or injury. This settlement does not include claims for injuries. Flushmate systems were used in many different toilet brands, sold by plumbing contractors and stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s. Brands include American Standard, Crane, Ecotech, Eljer, Gerber,  Read more

Electrolux French-Door Refrigerator Ice Maker Settlement

This class action alleges that Electrolux made and sold French-door refrigerator-freezers with a defective ice maker.  Read more

Flexible Polyfoam Antitrust Settlement

This class action alleges that producers of flexible polyurethane foam conspired to raise the prices and allocate markets for the material and for products made from it, including bedding, carpet underlay, and furniture.  Read more

Under-Sink Water Filter Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

This investigation is intended to explore the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers who have purchased under-sink water filters which may be defective, causing them to crack, lose their seal and produce serious flooding and damage to property.  Read more

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Design Defect Investigation Follows Multiple Consumer Complaints of Water Leaks

This investigation involves consumer complaints regarding bottom mounted freezer leaks in a range of refrigerator models sold by several leading manufacturers.  Read more