Whirlpool leaky refrigerator class action settlement

The Whirlpool refrigerator settlement was granted final approval Dec. 31, 2019.

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Whirlpool has agreed to pay $21 million to resolve claims that some of their refrigerators have defective drain tubes that may cause water to leak into the freezer.

The leaky refrigerator settlement will benefits consumers who purchased certain Whirlpool-manufactured refrigerators, acquired the refrigerators as part of a home purchase or remodel, or who received the refrigerators as a gift. A full list of eligible models is available on the settlement website.

The refrigerators covered in this settlement were sold under the Whirlpool, Amana, Jenn-Air and KitchenAid brands.

Plaintiff Julie Corzine filed her refrigerator class action lawsuit against Whirlpool and Maytag in November 2015. She claimed that some of their refrigerator models have a defect that leads to a buildup of ice that eventually causes water leakage from the bottom of the appliances.

Whirlpool attempted to dodge the suit but was forced to face the claims by a federal judge in October 2016. While the judge dismissed some negligence claims, she found that the plaintiffs’ breach of warranty allegations were still able to proceed.

Whirlpool agreed to settle the class action against them in July. Under settlement terms, the company will pay $21 million and will continue its replacement parts program through the end of 2021.

Class Members can collect up to $150 in compensation under the Whirlpool refrigerator settlement terms.

The amount each Class Member will be reimbursed for depends on when the repairs were made. More information can be found in the “Potential Award” section below.