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Whirlpool Moldy Washing Machine Class Actions Reach Settlement Deal

This is a settlement for the Whirpool Moldy Front-Loading Washing Machines Class Action Gets Green Light lawsuit.

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Santa Clara, CA: Several Whirlpool moldy washing machine class action lawsuits pending against (“Whirlpool”) andSears, Roebuck and Co. (“Sears”) (together, the “Defendants”) have now reached a settlement. If you purchased or owned a front-loading washing machine manufactured by Whirlpool, you may be entitled to cash or other compensation from a class action settlement.

The lawsuits alleged certain front-loading washing machines manufactured between 2001 and 2010 fail to self-clean and tend to accumulate bacteria and mold, resulting in bad odors and ruined laundry. Specifically, the lawsuit cites certain Whirlpool, Maytag or Kenmore front-loading washing machine that were manufactured by Whirlpool and are referred to as the “Class Washers”.

The lawsuits further claim that the defendants breached warranties, were negligent, and violated various state consumer protection statutes in connection with the manufacture and sale of the Class Washers.

The Settlement Class includes all residents of the United States and its territories who either: (a) purchased a new Class Washer; (b) acquired a Class Washer as part of the purchase or remodel of a home; or (c), received a new Class Washer as a gift.

If you are included in the Settlement, you may qualify for one of a variety of benefits including a cash payment, a rebate on the purchase of a new washing machine or dryer, or reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred due to past mold or odor problems in your washing machine.

In order to claim a settlement benefit, if you are qualified, you must complete and submit a Claim Form, including required documentation. Your Claim Form and documentation must be submitted online no later than, or mailed via U.S. Mail with a postmark no later than, October 11, 2016.

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Reader Comments

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Too bad i am just finding out about this in 2024! I could have claimed and bought a washer that doesn't stink!

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Never again will I ever buy a whirlpool washer the mold and your clothes stink and almost to the point when you wear them they smell like vomit,, I HATE MY WASHER ITS ALL MOLDY,, and its washed and door always open and now my laundry room stinks,,

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yes I bought washer and dryer ,still have receipts and it is very mold in washer front and plastic molding around front door ,I am mad and sickened by this

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