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Whirlpool Corporation and Sears Roebuck and Co. have agreed to settle several class action lawsuits that allege certain front-loading washing machines are prone to developing mold or mildew. If you purchased or otherwise acquired a new Whirlpool, Kenmore or Maytag front-loading washing machine manufactured between 2001 and 2010, you may be entitled to compensation from the class action settlement.
The class action lawsuits allege that certain Whirlpool, Kenmore and Maytag front-loading washing machines don’t adequately self-clean after a wash cycle, leaving laundry residue that can result in a buildup of mold or mildew. As a result, consumers have reported that their machines emit a bad odor. Some consumers have reported that their laundry has been ruined.
The moldy washer class action lawsuits accused Whirlpool and Kenmore of negligence, breach of warranty and violations of various state consumer protection statutes.
The defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the class action lawsuits to avoid the expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves from or object to the front-loading washing machine settlement must do so no later than Aug. 9, 2016.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the front-loading washer settlement include “all residents of the United States and its territories who (a) purchased a new Class Washer, (b) acquired a Class Washer as part of the purchase or remodel of a home, or (c) received as a gift a new Class Washer not used by the donor or by anyone else after the donor purchased the Class Washer and before the donor gave the Class Washer to the Class Member.”
A list of eligible washer models is available here.
Potential Award
The Sears and Whirlpool moldy washer settlement provides several different benefits for Class Members to choose:
- A $50 cash payment (available only to certain Class Members who experienced a mold or odor problem within five years of purchase);
- A cash rebate of either 20 percent or five percent off the retail purchase price of a new washing machine or dryer; or
- Reimbursement of up to $500 for out-of-pocket expense for repairs or replacements due to a mold or odor problem.
Class Members may receive one benefit for each Class Washer they bought or acquired.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members may be asked to provide the model number, serial number and the purchase date of the washer. Class Members seeking reimbursement for paid replacements or repairs will be asked to provide additional documentation about their expenses.
Claim Form
Class Members who would prefer mailing in their Claim Form, can download a printable version here!
Claim Form Deadline
10/11/2016
Case Name
In re: Whirlpool Corp. Front-Loading Washers Settlement, Case No. 1:08-WP-65000, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Final Hearing
09/07/2016
UPDATE: On September 23, 2016, the court granted the Maytag, Kenmore, Whirlpool washer settlement final approval. Let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: On September 28, 2016, an appeal to the moldy washer settlement was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are resolved. Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates.
UPDATE 3: On December 20, 2016, the appeals to the moldy washer settlement were dismissed. It is not known at this time how quickly claims will be paid. Please keep checking Top Class Actions for updates and let us know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 4: Top Class Actions viewers who filed a valid claim for the Kenmore, Maytag, Whirlpool moldy washer class action settlement are starting to receive checks in the mail worth as much as $500.
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
In re: Whirlpool Corp. Front-Loading Washers Settlement
1801 Market Street, Suite 660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-844-824-5781
info@WasherSettlement.com
Class Counsel
Jonathan Selbin
LIEFF CABRASER HEIMANN & BERNSTEIN LLP
James Rosemergy
CAREY DANIS & LOWE
Steven Schwartz
CHIMICLES & TIKELLIS LLP
Defense Counsel
N/A
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121 thoughts onMaytag, Kenmore, Whirlpool Moldy Washer Class Action Settlement
Recieve my check if 125$
Still haven’t received my check. So tired of being told it was to be sent or already was. Ugh. So frustrating.
Same here. I was told by email my claim was confirm and that the check would be sent by the end of March. Nothing has arrived yet and the admin is not responding to emails.
Have you tried contacting the class counsel, Chris?
Hello,
My name is Anthony Graziano and I was wondering what was the end result of my claim? I understand most received their checks and I have not heard anything as of yet. My claim number is ID10130131 and my confirmation code is 45605.
Thank you.
Anthony Graziano
203-515-4741
Anthony,
You need to direct your question to the administrator for this settlement: email info@WasherSettlement.com, or look for other contact info above. Good luck.
Nothing here.
I received an email reply to the status of my claim 2/15/2017. The email said that I had not put a purchase date and would I please email back the date of purchase so they could validate my claim. Once that was given I got another mail telling me that the checks were going out on a rolling bases but the were trying to get everyone paid by the end of Feb.
I just received this email response on 1/31/18. Thank you for contacting the Settlement Administrator for the Washer Settlement. Your claim has been approved and payments are scheduled to go out by mid February.
Thank you,
Settlement Administrator
Washer Settlement
Still have not received anything from this..
Soooo does anybody know when settlements are going to be mailed?
I still have not received my check. I have inquired numerous times, only to be told they have lots of submissions and checks will be going out on a rolling basis.
You should continue to follow up with the settlement administrator on your claim: info@WasherSettlement.com. You can also contact class counsel with your concerns. Counsel is listed in this article and on the settlement website and can be Googled for contact information.
I can’t believe that I got my $500 check today!!!
I’ve called them maybe a dozen times over the last year, but the last call just last week must have been my lucky one.
Most of the calls yielded the same response. “We’re still going over the 350,000 submissions”.
They told me once that they had received multiple submissions from me (3) but they cleared that up with that call.
This last time they said that I had forgotten to submit the purchase date of the washer??? I told them that my wife was a CPA and External Auditor and I know that she didn’t leave anything off.
Well today I received a “normal’, (not digital) $500 check from CitiBank. Washer Settlement Fund was at the top. It had a check number and a claim number written in the Memo section.
Already deposited and it will pay for my Apple watch 3 cellular watch.
Merry Christmas everyone and good luck with your claims.
Am I the only one that hasn’t received anything?
Not a single thing here either. So disgusted with all of this waiting and calling for less than pennies on the dollar so a group of lawyers can drag it out to infinity to increase their fees.
It’s February 2018 and I haven’t received mine either.