LG Front-Loading Washer Class Action Settlement

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

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

www.LGWasherSettlement.com

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

Defense Counsel

Scott Glauberman
WINSTON & STRAWN LLP