Mirroring a similar suit filed in March, Samsung Electronics has found itself facing another defective washing machine class action lawsuit.
According to the text of the complaint, plaintiff Kyle Noonan purchased a Samsung washing machine in 2012 from a Sears in New York.
He alleges that defects in the design of the Samsung washing machine caused it to leak and cause roughly $800 in damage to his home.
The plaintiff says he had a conversation with a service technician who told him that the pump housing had cracked, allowing the drum to wobble off balance and smash against the inside of the washing machine. This caused the machine to allegedly fail to spin and properly drain water.
Although Sears Home Services repaired the washing machine, “neither Sears nor Samsung offered to cover the associated damages caused by the flooding,” the plaintiff claims.
The text of the Samsung washing machine lawsuit holds that this could have been much worse. Per the complaint, “within the last few minutes of the machines’ spin cycles, the machine can reach speeds of up to 1,100 RPM.”
The Samsung washing machine lawsuit alleges that if the drum becomes compromised, it can “violently strike” the inside of the washing machine and “can explode, sending debris flying in all directions.”
The allegations hold that even in less dramatic failures, serious flooding can happen in the owner’s home.
Samsung faced a similar washing machine lawsuit last March alleging catastrophic failure. Like this current washing machine lawsuit, Suzann Moore, et al. v. Samsung Electonics took the form of a class action lawsuit.
This new Samsung washing machine lawsuit holds that Samsung has been aware of this problem.
According to the complaint, people have made these allegations dating all the way back to 2011, and sites on the internet feature dramatic pictures—some reproduced within the text of the complaint—of Samsung washers that appear to have ripped themselves apart as described in the text of the washing machine lawsuit.
Potential Class Members in this current washing machine lawsuit could include anyone who purchased a Samsung washing machine and had it explode. Such a suit could seek to recoup the cost of washer, damage to the home, and attorney fees.
The plaintiff is represented by Benjamin D. Elga and Charles J. LaDuca of Cuneo Gilbert & Laduca, LLP; Clayton D. Halunen, Melissa Wolchansky and Amy E. Boyle of Halunen Law; Edward A. Wallace, Amy E. Keller, and Tyler J. Story of Wexler Wallace LLP; Shannon J. Carson and Michael Fantini of Berger & Montague, P.C.; Gregory F. Colman and Lisa A. White of Greg Coleman Law PC; and John A. Yanchunis of Morgan & Morgan Complex Litigation Group.
The Samsung Defective Washing Machine Class Action Lawsuit is Kyle Noonan, et al. v. Samsung Electronics America Inc., et al., Case No. 1:16-cv-05271, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
UPDATE: Samsung has issued a voluntary recall of 34 top-loading washing machines. Find out more information on how you can benefit here.
ATTORNEY ADVERTISING
Top Class Actions is a Proud Member of the American Bar Association
LEGAL INFORMATION IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE
Top Class Actions Legal Statement
©2008 – 2024 Top Class Actions® LLC
Various Trademarks held by their respective owners
This website is not intended for viewing or usage by European Union citizens.
35 thoughts onSamsung Class Action Says Washing Machines Explode
I want to return the washer and dryer. I am very scared now to have this hazard in my home.
I am very worried about this situation. I am disabled and do not want to injure myself if this happens in my home. My machine is only a year old. It doesn’t wash clothes very well and makes banging noises alot.
Well everything in my house is Samsung. Ive never had a problem. Looking at the new Samsung washer where you can add clothes at the beginning of the cycle. So it depends on which model which year. Every manufacturer has a product with issues. Hotpoint, GE, Maytag and I could go on. I guess every company has a cheaper model. Its true that you get what you pay for.
How do you become apart of this lawsuit. I bought a Samsung and it flooded my house this year. $20000 worth of damage. I hope someone gets in contact with me.
Thanks for all the postings. I have a Samsung Television and Cell Phone. I just learned through a job interview at J.C. Penny’s, that they are re-opening their full sized appliance department and will be selling yes…Samsung products. Washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators, built in microwaves, etc.
I have Samsung washer & dryer that I brought in Dec 2009 .every year since I have had these sets they have had to come out 1 to 2 times year to replace motor balance in washer.dryer has had repeated problem.i have ask the company to replace both machine which they have refuse to.even through same thing keeps breaking ..now they both broke again.last Time they both worked on was end of 2015 .these machines nothing but junk.mine washer don’t clean cloths never have right.got water under it linking.dryer don’t dry right .I got old set washer dryer from 20 years ago that works better then these machines have ever worked.i have had to throw repeated loads of colors clothes out because of the smell .of mold but they can’t do nothing about that either.these machine is false advertising. suppose to be cheaper to run then the older ones.supposed use less water .lies it cost way more then older ones to use . not counting all clothes i have had throw away over the years because machine don’t clean your clothes.smell like mold
We had Samsung washer that housing pump cracked as well. Washing machine was not off balance. Also the floor was completely covered with water. Samsung said they have been having issues with the defective part and sent someone out to replace defective part. The repair man never gave his name and was rude not to mention he brought his wife with him. I asked when he was done to run a cycle to see if it was fixed and he assured me there would be a charge if he did because he was only here to replace a part. Washer was fixed but chose to sell due to faulty part and poor customer service.
I had a Samsung Washer Machine after a year of use I began hearing noises from the machine and I then it started smoking with a very strong smell to it. I immediately disconnected the plug and called Samsung. They told me they will send a repair man free of charge. The man came and stated the part that holds the drum was broken and to repair the machine would cost more than the machine itself. Samsung refuse to repay me for the machine or the repairs and stated that the machine was out of its warranty time. I was stuck with a machine that could not work due to poorly made parts. It was a miracle that I did not leave the machine on while in the bathroom or outside of my residence, it could have blown up and caused a fire. I want to be apart of this law suit.
I just bought a Samsung Washer a few weeks ago from Sears. It was a discontinued model. Should I be concerned?
Yes. Bleach dispenser will rust out the machine, you will be forever adjusting your loads because although the washer is suppose to be able to accommodate larger loads it cant, and finally after about 2 years I now deal with a very unpleasant odor after I wash. I was about to spend hundreds to replace my linen because the odors are so strong, until I decided to if there were any others with the same complaints. There are many. Sorry.
I have a Samsung Washer and Dryer! Can I get in on this law suit?