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Kendall Law Group Investigates Whirlpool Corporation for Shareholders


Published on 2010-10-01 08:50:24 - Market Wire
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DALLAS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Kendall Law Group, a national securities firm led by a former federal judge with attorneys that include a former U.S. Attorney, is investigating Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) for shareholders. The investigation concerns potential negligence related to Whirlpoola™s failure to detect antitrust violations. Concerned Whirlpool shareholders should contact the Kendall Law Group at 877-744-3728 or by email at [ skendall@kendalllawgroup.com ].

On September 30, 2010, the U.S. Justice Department announced that Embraco North America Inc., a Whirlpool subsidiary, agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to fix prices on refrigerant compressors and would pay $91.8 million in criminal fines. In a written statement, the government said that Embraco and Panasonic conspired to fix the prices of refrigerant compressors from 2004 to 2007. Whirlpool said the fine would result in a $1.20-a-share charge for the third quarter. Last year, Embraco agreed to pay $56.5 million to end a similar antitrust investigation in Brazil.

Kendall Law Group has the credentials and experience to pursue any type of complex securities litigation in the nation. The firm helps shareholders exercise their power to protect their investments when companies break the law. If you are a Whirlpool shareholder, you are encouraged to contact the Kendall Law Group to learn more about your rights.