ENERGY
- Share via
Exxon Unit Wins Damages From Lubrizol: A federal judge more than doubled damages against Cleveland-based Lubrizol Corp. to $129 million for infringing on a 1989 Exxon Chemical Co. patent for a motor oil additive. U.S. District Judge Norman Black entered the award for Exxon after reviewing a jury award of $48 million, made last November. A Lubrizol spokesman said the company was disappointed and would appeal the judge’s ruling. At issue was a copper component used in motor oil mixtures sold to oil companies. After the December, 1992, verdict, Lubrizol removed the copper component from its additive packages.
More to Read
Inside the business of entertainment
The Wide Shot brings you news, analysis and insights on everything from streaming wars to production — and what it all means for the future.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.