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 moved to dismiss the Complaint. On February 3, 2009, Judge Faith Hochberg (D.N.J.) denied defendants' motion, thereby allowing the case to go forward. For a copy of the judge's decision, click here. Plaintiffs are proceeding with the case and are in the process of obtaining documents from LG.

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