Whirlpool Water Heater Class Action
Class Action Lawsuit Summary:
| Defendant: | Whirlpool Corporation, et al. |
| Allegations: | Failure to disclose defect in water heaters |
| Result: | Class members receive free water heater upgrades and repair reimbursements through the settlement. |
Whirlpool Customers Report Water Heater Problems
Whirlpool customers across the country were complaining that brand new Whirlpool water heaters experienced problems and stopped working within a few months after purchase. Customers complained their water heaters were failing once every 2 to 6 months.
Whirlpool Class Action Filed in Los Angeles, California
Girard Gibbs filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of affected Whirlpool water heater owners against Whirlpool Corporation and other defendants, alleging that Whirlpool should have disclosed the issues with the water heaters before selling them. The lawsuit's complaint alleged breach of warranty, violation of the CLRA, and consumer fraud.
Settlement in Whirlpool Class Action Lawsuit
Girard Gibbs LLP and co-counsel negotiated a class action settlement that provided class members with free upgrades to their water heaters and reimbursements for class members who had already spent money on water heater repairs.
Why Girard Gibbs LLP?
Girard Gibbs is a national litigation firm representing consumers, investors, employees, and small businesses in cases involving consumer protection, personal injury, securities, antitrust, and employment laws. The firm’s senior partners, Daniel Girard and Eric Gibbs, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 and Northern California Super Lawyers, and have earned AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing them in the highest class of attorneys for professional ethics and legal skills.
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