Subsidiary's Litigation Update: Court Dismisses Comex's Breach of Contract Claim
STL Networks Limited today provided an update regarding the legal proceedings involving its wholly owned step-down subsidiary, Clearcomm Group Limited, and Comex 2000 (UK) Limited, referred to as 'Comex'. The Company reported that the Hon'ble Court has dismissed Comex's claim with no order as to cost.The proceedings took place before the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Leeds Technology and Construction Court (Kbd), UK. The dismissal of the claim was consequent to an out of court settlement reached for an amount of £25,000 (excluding taxes). STL Networks Limited stated that there is no significant financial impact on the Company arising from this resolution.
The original dispute centered on a breach of contract claim initiated by Comex.
A summary of the litigation details and financial aspects is provided below:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Parties Involved | Clearcomm Group Limited (Subsidiary) and Comex 2000 (UK) Limited ('Comex') |
| Initial Claim Filing Date | June 3, 2024 |
| Initial Claim Amount | £543,501.07 (Totaling various charges) |
| Basis of Claim | Allegedly in retaliation to Clearcomm's £195,000.00 adjudication award |
| Settlement Amount | £25,000 (excluding taxes) |
| Current Status of Proceedings | Dismissed by the Hon'ble Court. Comex has supplied a bundle of information which is currently being reviewed. |
The Company noted that during the initial legal process, Clearcomm disputed the claim and submitted a counteroffer, while also attempting to strike out the claim. Following these efforts, an agreement was reached to sample 110 claims. The filing confirmed that the Court’s dismissal marks a resolution to the matter, resulting in no significant financial exposure for the listed entity.
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