Electrolux, Frigidaire, Kenmore Moldy Washer Class Action Settlement

Owners of certain front-loading clothes washers made by Electrolux can now claim cash payments, rebates or reimbursements from a class action settlement.

The settlement benefits persons who acquired certain Electrolux-made washers under the Electrolux, Frigidaire, Crosley, White-Westinghouse, or Kenmore brands between Jan. 1, 2004 and Dec. 31, 2011.

This settlement resolves two Electrolux class action lawsuits filed by purchasers in Georgia and Florida. In the earlier claim from 2008, plaintiffs Robert Brown and Michael Vogler alleged their Frigidaire-branded washers, manufactured by defendant Electrolux, have a design flaw that allowed water to collect in the gasket, fostering the development of mold and mildew.

Plaintiffs Wendy and Nicholas Grasso filed the second Electrolux class action lawsuit in January 2015 over roughly the same claims. The Grassos say their washer allows mold and mildew to grow inside it, creating a nasty smell that permeates the clothes in the washer and spreads throughout their home.

The Grassos allege Electrolux refused to remedy the problem under the washer’s warranty because the warranty supposedly does not cover mold. Electrolux reportedly told them to leave the washer door open and wipe the gasket, but that still didn’t fix the problem, the couple claims.

Though Electrolux continues to deny the plaintiffs’ claims, the company agreed to a class action settlement by October 2017. Under terms of the Electrolux class action settlement, Class Members who experienced mold or mildew problems with their washers may claim either a $50 payment, a rebate on the purchase of a new Electrolux appliance, or reimbursement for costs incurred dealing with the mold and mildew problem.

Class Members can object to the settlement or exclude themselves from it by submitting a written request no later than Feb. 20, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include persons in the U.S. and its territories who, between Jan. 1, 2004 and Dec. 31, 2011 purchased a new Class Washer, acquired one with the purchase or remodel of a home, or received one as a gift.

According to the settlement agreement, Class Washers include “any new and previously unused high-efficiency front-load washing machine manufactured by Electrolux (including 3.1, 3.5, and 4+ platforms) and sold under the Electrolux, Frigidaire, Crosley, White-Westinghouse, or Kenmore brand names.”

A full list of brands/model numbers included in the settlement can be found here.

Potential Award

Up to $500.

Qualifying Class Members may choose to receive one of the following benefits for each Class Washer they purchased or acquired:

• A $50 cash payment;
• A cash rebate worth either 20 percent or five percent of the purchase price of a new Electrolux-manufactured appliance. A full list of the qualifying appliances is available here; or
• Reimbursement for up to $500 to cover out-of-pocket expenses incurred in addressing mold and mildew issues that were “persistent” – i.e., occurred more than once. Reimbursements for garments and fabric goods damaged due to the mold and mildew issue are limited to $150 out of the total $500 limit.

Class Members who did not experience a mold or mildew issue with their Class Washer are not entitled to the $50 cash payment or the 20 percent rebate.

Proof of Purchase

Class Members claiming reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for service or replacement of a Class Washer or for damaged garments must include documentation of those expenses with their Claim Form. Damage may need to be documented with photographs. See the full Claim Form for detailed instructions.

Class Members must complete a separate Claim Form for each affected washer.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

4/19/2018

Case Name

Grasso, et al. v. Electrolux Home Products Inc., Case No. 8:16-cv-00911, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Final Hearing

3/29/2018

UPDATE: The Electrolux, Frigidaire, Kenmore Moldy Washer Class Action Settlement was granted final approval by the court on March 29, 2018.  Please note that claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.FLWasherSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Electrolux Front-Loading Washers Settlement
c/o Angeion Group
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-855-247-3819
info@FLWasherSettlement.com

Class Counsel

R. Brent Irby
McCALLUM HOAGLUND & IRBY LLP

Edward Wallace
WEXLER WALLACE LLP

John A. Yanchunis
MORGAN & MORGAN

Gregory F. Coleman
GREG COLEMAN LAW PC

Lee W. Brigham
BELL & BRIGHAM

Defense Counsel

John H. Beisner
SKADDEN ARPS SLATE MEAGHER & FLOM LLP