Costa v. Whirlpool Corp., No. 1:24-cv-00188-MN (D. Del.), obtained preliminary settlement approval on March 3, 2026. The case targets alleged defective door wire harnesses in 2018–2021 side-by-side refrigerators sold under Whirlpool, Maytag, JennAir, and KitchenAid, which reportedly can snap during normal use and disable in‑door ice/water dispensers and control panels. The settlement offers remedies for documented failures, including cash reimbursement for prior repairs, a free repair, or alternative payments. Claims for past failures must be filed by November 2, 2026. A final approval hearing is scheduled for July 9, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The release covers consumers who purchased or otherwise acquired the covered appliances in the United States and its territories.