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Midea America Appliance Defect Class Action

Verified September 22, 2026Found via the federal court docketHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, D. New Jersey (No. 2:25-cv-08051).

  1. June 6, 2025
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against Midea America Corp., apparently concerning alleged defects in consumer products that caused personal injuries. The complaint was filed in the District of New Jersey under a product liability nature of suit. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Midea America Appliance Defect Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed June 6, 2025 in the District Court, D. New Jersey (No. 2:25-cv-08051).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Midea America Appliance Defect Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: BRETT R. COHEN (LEEDS BROWN LAW, P.C.). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • HEATHER BARNHART

Defendants

  • MIDEA AMERICA CORP.

Counsel for plaintiffs

From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

Guides:What is a class action lawsuit?How class membership worksYour options as a class member

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