Whirlpool leaky refrigerator class action settlement

Whirlpool leaky refrigerator class action settlement update:

• The Whirlpool refrigerator settlement was granted final approval Dec. 31, 2019.
• Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
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Whirlpool has agreed to pay $21 million to resolve claims that some of their refrigerators have defective drain tubes that may cause water to leak into the freezer.

The leaky refrigerator settlement will benefits consumers who purchased certain Whirlpool-manufactured refrigerators, acquired the refrigerators as part of a home purchase or remodel, or who received the refrigerators as a gift. A full list of eligible models is available on the settlement website.

The refrigerators covered in this settlement were sold under the Whirlpool, Amana, Jenn-Air and KitchenAid brands.

Plaintiff Julie Corzine filed her refrigerator class action lawsuit against Whirlpool and Maytag in November 2015. She claimed that some of their refrigerator models have a defect that leads to a buildup of ice that eventually causes water leakage from the bottom of the appliances.

Whirlpool attempted to dodge the suit but was forced to face the claims by a federal judge in October 2016. While the judge dismissed some negligence claims, she found that the plaintiffs’ breach of warranty allegations were still able to proceed.

Whirlpool agreed to settle the class action against them in July. Under settlement terms, the company will pay $21 million and will continue its replacement parts program through the end of 2021.

Whirlpool refrigerator settlement benefits

Class Members can collect up to $150 in compensation under the Whirlpool refrigerator settlement terms.

The amount each Class Member will be reimbursed for depends on when the repairs were made. More information can be found in the “Potential Award” section below.

The final approval hearing in the Whirlpool refrigerator settlement took place Nov. 22, 2019.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the leaky refrigerator settlement has passed.

Consumers had until Jan. 22, 2020, to file a valid claim form. Proof is required to validate repair costs.

Consumers can contact Whirlpool about a future ice buildup event until Dec. 31, 2021, for models in Group A and until Dec. 31, 2026, for models in Group B.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased certain Whirlpool-manufactured refrigerators, acquired the refrigerators as part of a home purchase or remodel, or who received the refrigerators as a gift.

A full list of eligible models is available on the settlement website. Models are split into two groups: Group A and Group B. This distinction is most important in the case of future freezing events.

Potential Award

Up to $150 in compensation, based on the following reimbursement rules:

• 100 percent reimbursement for parts and labor costs for qualifying repairs paid for in years one to three after purchase
• 100 percent reimbursement for parts and 65 percent reimbursement of labor costs for qualifying repairs paid for in year four after purchase
• 100 percent reimbursement for parts and 50 percent reimbursement of labor costs for qualifying repairs paid for in year five after purchase

Proof of Purchase

Documentation supporting repairs and associated costs.

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

1/22/2020 – for freezing events that occurred before Sept. 5, 2019.

12/31/2021 – for future freezing events for eligible models in Group A.

12/31/2026 – for future freezing events for eligible models in Group B.

Case Name

Julie Corzine v. Whirlpool Corporation, Case No. 5:15-cv-05764-BLF, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

11/22/2019

Settlement Website

www.FreezerSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Corzine v. Whirlpool Corp. Settlement
Attn: Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-833-456-8243
Claims@FreezerSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Graham B. LippSmith
Celene Chan Andrews
Jaclyn L. Anderson
Frank A. Perez
Scott. J. Thomson
KASDAN LIPPSMITH WEBER TURNER LLP

Defense Counsel

Andrew M. Unthank
WHEELER TRIGG O’DONNELL LLP

Clement L. Glynn
Jon A. Eldredge
GLYNN & FINLEY LLP

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