In November 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Whirlpool KitchenAid, and Jenn-Air for allegedly misleadingly representing that they offer high-quality products with touch controls that turn their glass cooktops on and off without disclosing that their glass cooktops turn on by themselves due to a defect and are a fire hazard. (Rosenbaum et al v. The Whirlpool Corp., KitchenAid, Inc., and Jenn-Air Corp., Case No. 19-cv-2942, D. MN.)
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Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that refrigerators come with certain features – including ice makers and water dispensers – when these features fail prematurely due to a defect
Allegations: Failing to disclose that appliances emit pollutants that are harmful to people
May 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. June 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Whirlpool. The complaint,…
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