Samsung claims Apple patent verdict tainted by jury foreman
Samsung wants Apple’s billion-dollar verdict thrown out, arguing it was tainted by the jury foreman’s failure to disclose previous litigation with Seagate Technology, a company in which Samsung is a major investor.
Jury foreman Velvin Hogan was asked during jury selection about his involvement in lawsuits and should have revealed to the judge he had been sued by Seagate — his former employer — which led to his filing for personal bankruptcy in 1993, Samsung argued in a court filing Tuesday, according to a Bloomberg account.
“Samsung has a substantial strategic relationship with Seagate,”…
Original post: Samsung claims Apple patent verdict tainted by jury foreman
Recent Comments