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乐视再次炮轰熊猫家电,拖欠1495万元赔偿款并通过更名、破产逃避债务
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-10-15 03:44

Core Viewpoint - LeEco TV has accused Nanjing Zhongdian Panda Appliance Co., Ltd. of owing 14.95 million yuan in compensation and attempting to evade debts through renaming and bankruptcy, raising questions about its motives in the context of the upcoming Double 11 shopping festival [1][6] Group 1: Background of the Dispute - LeEco was a pioneer in China's internet TV sector but faced financial difficulties leading to a near delisting [2] - From early 2019 to March 2022, LeEco commissioned Nanjing Zhongdian Panda to manufacture 400,000 TVs, with a procurement amount of nearly 450 million yuan [2] - Quality issues arose with a failure rate of nearly 20% for the products, prompting LeEco to cover over 14 million yuan in after-sales service costs [2][3] Group 2: Legal Proceedings - LeEco initiated legal action in December 2021, resulting in a court ruling in January 2024 that ordered Nanjing Zhongdian Panda to pay 13.47 million yuan in damages [3][4] - Both parties appealed the ruling, but the higher court upheld the initial decision in June 2024 [3] - Following the court ruling, Nanjing Zhongdian Panda changed its name to Nanjing Jingye Appliance Co., Ltd. just days before the court's decision [4] Group 3: Current Situation - LeEco has filed additional legal claims for warranty costs from July 2023 to December 2024, with a recent court ruling ordering Nanjing Jingye to pay approximately 699,000 yuan [4] - Despite having court judgments, LeEco struggles to enforce them as Nanjing Jingye was declared bankrupt in September 2025 [5] - LeEco's financial situation remains dire, with debts exceeding several billion yuan, and it has been marginalized in the competitive TV market [7] Group 4: Market Position and Trends - As of October 2025, LeEco is not listed among the top 20 brands in China's TV market, a significant decline from its previous standing [7] - The competitive landscape has intensified, with major brands holding over 95% of the market share [7] - Nanjing Zhongdian Panda has also become a marginal player in the TV manufacturing sector, losing its competitive edge [8]