Honest ‘Natural’ Products, Kenmore Moldy Washer Settlement Checks Mailed

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Top Class Actions viewers are reporting that they are receiving checks in the mail from two different class action settlements.

If you submitted a claim for the Honest “natural” products class action settlement and/or the Kenmore moldy washer class action settlement, keep an eye on your mailbox as you may soon be receiving a settlement check! So far, viewers have reported receiving as much as $210.25 from the Honest class action settlement and $500 from the moldy washer class action settlement.

The Honest Company Natural Products Class Action Settlement

The Honest Company settlement resolves multiple class action lawsuits challenging the labeling of more than two dozen products from The Honest Company. The plaintiffs allege that the products are deceptively labeled to entice consumers who are interested in higher-quality products made with natural ingredients.The challenged products include labels such as “natural,” “all-natural,” “naturally derived,” or “plant-based,” even though they allegedly contain synthetic and toxic ingredients.The Honest Company did not admit fault but agreed to pay $7.3 million to settle the natural products class action lawsuit. It also agreed to change its labeling and promotional materials so that products with synthetic ingredients are not labeled as “natural” or containing “no harsh chemicals, ever!”


Class Members of The Honest Company natural products settlement include anyone in the United States who purchased certain The Honest Company products between Jan. 17, 2012 and July 10, 2017. Claimants were eligible for a payment of about $2.50 per qualifying purchase. There was no maximum number of purchases that could be claimed if the purchases were made on Honest.com, but Class Members who did not purchase products on Honest.com could only claim up to 10 products.The deadline to file a claim for the Honest Company natural products class action settlement passed on Oct. 23, 2017.The Honest Company Natural Products Class Action Lawsuit is In re: Honest Marketing Litigation, Case No. 1:16-cv-01125, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Maytag, Kenmore, Whirlpool Moldy Washer Class Action Settlement

Whirlpool Corporation and Sears Roebuck and Co. agreed to settle several class action lawsuits alleging some of their front-loading washing machines don’t adequately self-clean after a wash cycle, resulting in the buildup of mold and mildew. Many consumers reported that their washing machines developed a bad odor as a result, and some consumers claim their laundry was ruined.The defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the moldy washer class action lawsuits to avoid the burden and expense of ongoing litigation.Class Members of the moldy washer settlement include U.S. consumers who either purchased a Class Washer, acquired a Class Washer through the purchase or remodel of a home, or received a Class Washer as a gift.

Under the terms of the moldy washer settlement, Class Members were entitled to receive a $50 cash payment if they experienced a mold or odor problem within five years of purchase; a cash rebate of 20 percent or 5 percent off the purchase price of a new washing machine or dryer; or reimbursement of up to $500 for out-of-pocket expenses for repairs or replacements due to a mold or odor problem.The deadline to file a claim for the moldy washer class action settlement passed on Oct. 11, 2016.The Moldy Washer Class Action Lawsuit is In re: Whirlpool Corp. Front-Loading Washer Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 1:08-wp-65000-CAB, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.Congratulations to our Top Class Actions readers who submitted a valid claim and got PAID! If you missed out, sign up for our free newsletter to receive updates on new class action lawsuits and settlements. You can also check out which class action settlements are still accepting claims in our Open Class Action Settlements section.