WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION v. HAIER GROUP CORP.

COMPLAINT against HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-16834138) with JURY DEMAND, Related Case Selected, filed by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(RICHTER, JAMES) (Attachment 3 replaced on 11/19/2025) (adc, ). (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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COMPLAINT against HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-16834138) with JURY DEMAND, Related Case Selected, filed by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(RICHTER, JAMES) (Attachment 3 replaced on 11/19/2025) (adc, ). (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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COMPLAINT against HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-16834138) with JURY DEMAND, Related Case Selected, filed by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(RICHTER, JAMES) (Attachment 3 replaced on 11/19/2025) (adc, ). (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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COMPLAINT against HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-16834138) with JURY DEMAND, Related Case Selected, filed by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(RICHTER, JAMES) (Attachment 3 replaced on 11/19/2025) (adc, ). (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. (RICHTER, JAMES) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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Case Assigned to Judge Madeline Cox Arleo and Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. (ps)

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AO120 Patent Form filed. (adc, ) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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SUMMONS ISSUED as to HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (adc, ) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - 1 -3 filed by JAMES RICHTER on 11/18/2025 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (adc, )

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by WHIRLPOOL CORP.. HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. served on 11/24/2025, answer due 12/15/2025. (RICHTER, JAMES) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

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STIPULATION re 1 Complaint, to ANSWER, MOVE, or RESPOND by All Defendants. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. identifying GE Appliances as Corporate Parent.. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

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JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME that the time for Defendant to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint 1 shall be extended from 12/15/2025 through and including 1/15/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 12/15/2025. (sm) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

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Answer Due Deadline Update - The document submitted by HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 1/15/2026. (sm)

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STIPULATION JOINT STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER TO STAY CASE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1659 by HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

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JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER to stay case. Within ten days of final disposition by the ITC, the parties will jointly inform the Court. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 1/8/2026. (kht) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.

Represented By

HAIER GROUP CORP.

Represented By

Plaintiff

WHIRLPOOL CORP.

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Corporate Disclosure Statement by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. (RICHTER, JAMES) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Madeline Cox Arleo and Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. (ps)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

AO120 Patent Form filed. (adc, ) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (adc, ) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by WHIRLPOOL CORP.. HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. served on 11/24/2025, answer due 12/15/2025. (RICHTER, JAMES) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

STIPULATION re 1 Complaint, to ANSWER, MOVE, or RESPOND by All Defendants. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. identifying GE Appliances as Corporate Parent.. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME that the time for Defendant to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint 1 shall be extended from 12/15/2025 through and including 1/15/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 12/15/2025. (sm) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Answer Due Deadline Update - The document submitted by HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 1/15/2026. (sm)

Update Answer Due Deadline

STIPULATION JOINT STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER TO STAY CASE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1659 by HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER to stay case. Within ten days of final disposition by the ITC, the parties will jointly inform the Court. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 1/8/2026. (kht) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION v. HAIER GROUP CORP.

Overview

Parties

Defendant

HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. Follow

Represented By

HAIER GROUP CORP. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

WHIRLPOOL CORP. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

Corporate Disclosure Statement by WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. (RICHTER, JAMES) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Madeline Cox Arleo and Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. (ps)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

AO120 Patent Form filed. (adc, ) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (adc, ) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by WHIRLPOOL CORP.. HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. served on 11/24/2025, answer due 12/15/2025. (RICHTER, JAMES) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

STIPULATION re 1 Complaint, to ANSWER, MOVE, or RESPOND by All Defendants. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by HAIER GROUP CORP., HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. identifying GE Appliances as Corporate Parent.. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME that the time for Defendant to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint 1 shall be extended from 12/15/2025 through and including 1/15/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 12/15/2025. (sm) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Answer Due Deadline Update - The document submitted by HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 1/15/2026. (sm)

Update Answer Due Deadline

STIPULATION JOINT STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER TO STAY CASE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. § 1659 by HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.. (MABEY, WARREN) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER to stay case. Within ten days of final disposition by the ITC, the parties will jointly inform the Court. Signed by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 1/8/2026. (kht) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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HAIER US APPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.

HAIER GROUP CORP.

WHIRLPOOL CORP.