The problem with washing machines and mold: mold grows in the gaskets of the high-efficiency machines. For a lot of people, it's a non-issue. However, if you're a mold sensitized individual, the parent of infants and young children, someone who has asthma and allergies to mold, or a person with a compromised immune system, washing machine mold growth has been a BIG issue. Here's what you need to know about the class action lawsuit settlements.