In May 2016, Whirlpool (a manufacturer of home appliances) and several stores named as defendants in a false advertising class-action lawsuit opposed a February 2016 motion to certify a class. To read the oppositions, click here and here.
The complaint, which was originally filed in January 2012 and amended in July 2014, alleges that models of Maytag Centennial washing machines — including model numbers MVWC6ESWW0, MVWC6ESWW1, and MVWC7ESWW0 — are promoted as ENERGY STAR®-qualified and labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo when, in reality, the washing machines do not meet the ENERGY STAR® efficiency standards and use more water and energy than their labels state. (Dzielak et al v. Whirlpool Corp. et al, Case No. 12-cv-89, D. NJ.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against Whirlpool Corporation and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
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
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing dishwashers as high quality and durable when they leak due to a defect
In February 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Whirlpool Corporation for allegedly misrepresenting the water and energy efficiency of Maytag Centennial washing machines (specifically, model numbers MVWC6ESWW0, MVWC6ESWW1, MVWC7ESWW0).…
What led up to brain supplement’s December to remember.
Jessica Bennett, The Cut
Getting lucky for this cheap may be harder than you think.
Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.
Lawsuit alleges products’ ginger ale taste comes from a secret artificial ingredient.