In November of 2007, Giskan, Solotaroff, Anderson & Stewart filed a class action lawsuit against LG Electronics USA, Inc ("LG"), on behalf of all customers who have purchased LG front-loading washing machines that have exhibited mold or mildew under normal use.

I. Plaintiff's Factual Allegations

As set forth in the complaint, lead Plaintiff alleges, on behalf of a class of similarly-situated consumers, that LG sold washing machines that it knew or should have known were defective and unreliable.

II. Relief Sought

The class action complaint specifically seeks:

(1) to enjoin LG from continuing is deceptive and unlawful business practices;

(2) to require LG to repair or replace the defective washing machines; and,

(3) the disgorgement of all profits accrued as a result of LG's sale of these defective machines.

III. The Proposed Class

Plaintiff seeks to represent a class consisting of all individuals who purchased, on or after October 24, 2001, at retail price and for personal use, LG front-loading washing machines that have exhibited mold or mildew under normal use.

IV. Recent Developments

On May 6, 2008, Giskan Solotaroff Anderson & Stewart, along with co-counsel, filed a Consolidated Amended Complaint on behalf of all persons and entities residing in the United States who purchased a front-loading automatic washing machine from LG. The Consolidated Amended Complaint can be reviewed by clicking here. Defendant LG has moved to dismiss the Complaint.  For a copy of defendant's motion, click here. Plaintiffs' response to LG's motion was filed on July 28, 2008, and LG filed its reply brief on August 11.  To review plaintiffs' opposition to LG's motion to dismiss, click here, and for LG's reply brief, click here.  Although defendant has moved to dismiss the Complaint, plaintiffs are moving forward with the case and have served their first requests for documents and interrogatories.

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