LG Electronics Inc. (LGERF.PK) filed lawsuit against Whirlpool Corp., (WHR) saying the U.S. electronics maker has infringed on one of its refrigerator patents, the Wall Street Journal reported. The report said that LG filed a patent infringement lawsuit October 7 in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey against Whirlpool, demanding compensation.
LG also said the International Trade Commission has ruled in favor of the Korean company in another patent dispute with Whirlpool, the report specified.
LG said the decision reportedly will be finalized in about four months unless modified by the ITC on an appeal.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.