LG exec indicted over damages to rival machines

Court case is the latest in public disputes between Samsung and LG

Published Sun, Feb 15, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    Seoul

    LG Electronics Inc's home appliances chief was indicted on a charge of deliberately damaging Samsung Electronics Co Ltd washing machines, escalating the feud between South Korea's top consumer electronics companies.

    A LG Electronics spokeswoman confirmed on Sunday that home appliances chief Jo Seong-jin and two other employees were indicted by local prosecutors. Samsung Electronics declined to comment, and prosecutors could not be reached for comment.