Outcome: Up to $300 per class member
Glen Grayson, et al. v. General Electric Company, Case No.: 3:13-cv-01799-WWE in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut approved a class action settlement concerning certain GE-branded microwave ovens. The lawsuit alleged that these microwave ovens possessed defects causing the glass doors to potentially break or shatter unexpectedly. GE denied these allegations, as well as any liability associated with the claims. The settlement pertains to specific GE microwave ovens sold under the GE Profile or GE Monogram brands. The models in question begin with JEB1090, JEB1095, ZMC1090, or ZMC1095 (manufactured between 1995 and 2007). Tycko & Zavareei LLP was appointed to as settlement class counsel.
Settlement Benefits
Eligible Class Members who have incurred the spontaneous breakage or shattering of the glass on the door of their covered microwave oven may receive $300 upon submitting a valid claim form accompanied by the required documentation.
Those Class Members who have not experienced a breakage but submit a valid claim form can claim one of the following:
- A $5 payment if they still own the affected microwave, or
- A $5 rebate certificate for the purchase of a GE microwave oven if they no longer have the appliance.