LG Chem Loses Bid to Exit Georgia Vaper’s Battery Burn Lawsuit

South Korea-based LG Chem Ltd. must face a Georgia vaper’s claims that an e-cigarette battery exploded as he was putting it into his pants pocket, after the Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday denied the company’s request that it take the case.

LG Chem had sought review of an intermediate appeals court opinion holding that its marketing of lithium-ion batteries and other contacts with Georgia subject it to suit over an injury in the state.

LG Chem has fought jurisdiction across the U.S. in numerous suits alleging its batteries caused burn injuries to e-cigarette users. Georgia is a special case because ...