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A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging LG-brand front-loading washing machines were prone to developing mold and/or foul odors.
If you purchased an LG front-loading washing machine between Jan. 1, 2002 and Dec. 31, 2006, you may be entitled to compensation from the moldy washer class action settlement.
The proposed settlement, if approved, will resolve eight years of litigation over LG’s allegedly moldy washers. The plaintiffs claim that LG-brand front-loading washers contain a design defect that causes the washers to develop biofilm on which bacteria, fungus and mold feeds, resulting in noxious odors and ruined laundry.
The LG washer class action lawsuit asserts that this biofilm accumulates because the washers fail to clean themselves.
LG has denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the moldy washer class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation. The LG moldy washer class action settlement received preliminary approval on June 17, 2016.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves from or object to the LG moldy washer settlement must do so no later than Sept. 8, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
The LG settlement website defines Class Members as follows: “All residents of the United States and its territories who were the original purchasers of one or more ‘Washers’, for home and not commercial use, between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2006.”
According to the settlement documents, the term “Washer” simply means any LG-brand front-loading washing machine.
Potential Award
Class Members who have experienced a mold or odor issue may choose to receive one of the following benefits from the moldy washer settlement:
- A check for $35, or
- A $105 Washer Rebate Certificate (redeemable for the purchase of a washer from an authorized washer dealer after the effective date of the LG washer settlement). NOTE: This rebate certificate will expire 12 months from the effective date of the settlement.
Proof of Purchase
If you are not a prequalified Class Member, you must submit with your Claim Form either of the following:
- A photograph of the washer’s serial number, or
- Proof of purchase of the washer (such as a credit card receipt, cancelled check, warranty card, invoice/receipt from an authorized LG USA dealer, etc.).
Prequalified Class Members have already been identified in LG’s databases as having purchased a washer that’s covered by this settlement and do not need to provide any supporting documentation.
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
10/10/2016
Case Name
In re: LG Front Load Washing Machine Class Action Litigation, Case No. 2:08-cv-00051-MCA-LDW, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Final Hearing
10/13/2016
UPDATE: On October 24, 2016, the LG Front-Loading Washer settlement received final approval from the court. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
LG USA Front-Loading Washing Machine Settlement ICA
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-855-856-9355
info@LGWasherSettlement.com
Class Counsel
Steven A. Schwartz
Alison G. Gushue
CHIMICLES & TIKELLIS LLP
James E. Cecchi
CARELLA BYRNE CECCHI OLSTEIN BRODY & AGNELLO PC
Jonathan D. Selbin
Jason L. Lichtman
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP
Oren S. Giskan
GISKAN SOLOTAROFF ANDERSEN & STEWART LLP
James C. Shah
SHEPHERD FINKELMAN MILLER & SHAH LLP
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Scott Glauberman
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP
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48 thoughts onLG Front-Loading Washer Class Action Settlement
Washer and dryer broken after one and half years had mold that pink film that caused skin infection and they repair costs is higher than to buy an new one and is a total scam because they want to pay an unknown cost so how do you know if you can afford it all say you have pay for 100 dollar diagnosis even though it said it a smart repair system then paying for part ,but they don’t have them and an hourly rate and it only a three month for the fix . It cheaper to fix my car
My washer bought within timeframe was not having mold stain because of diligent care until recently. It’s as if the black mold became embedded and will not clean off anymore. It turned black as if overnight. Please help, I’m concerned about my family’s wellbeing.
I sent a email in January 23, 2018 inquiring about my claim also, I received emailed response this week March 28th, 2018 that my serial number didn’t match up. Couldn’t they have save us a lot of time by listing those numbers first?!
verified everything correctly. have NOT received check. from Virginia
How do i go about submitting for a rebate check? I filed my claim last year on time. Cant find where or how to submit for the check though. thanks
I have not receive the check.
Denied in MD because the serial number that I provided is not an eligible LG Front-Loading Washer. Curious, at what point did this lawsuit state that only certain washers within a certain range of serial numbers was included? I purchased my LG Front-Loading Washer between 01/01/2002 and 12/31/2006, which, according to the above, is eligible. Not-to-mention, my LG Front-Loading Washer has mold around the rubber seal.
35 in CA today
Have the checks been sent for this yet?
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