LG Class Action Lawsuit
In January 2008, MURRAY, FRANK & SAILER LLP, on behalf of consumers who purchased LG front loading washing machines, filed a class action lawsuit against LG Electronics USA, Inc. ("LG") alleging that LG's front loading washing machines contain serious design defects. These design defects cause, among other things, to (a) accumulate mold and mildew and/or residue or growth within these washing machines, (b) produce a moldy odor that permeates consumers' homes, (c) produce a mold or mildew odor on washed clothes, (d) fail to clean these machines and remove moisture, residue and growth that lead to the formation of mold, mildew or/or associated odors; and (e) be unusable in the manner, to the extent to, and for the purpose for which, these LG washing machines were advertised, marketed, and sold.
CASE UPDATE: On February 3, 2009, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey denied LG's motion to dismiss the claims asserted in this action, allowing the action to move forward.
CASE ALERT: It has come to our attention that LG has been sending out checks to purchasers of LG washing machines. The case has not been resolved and we are investigating whether the checks, which are for very small amounts, are improper.
If you have received a check from LG that was offered as a settlement of claims in the last couple of months, please let us know by emailing us at appliance@murrayfrank.com.
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