Software Testing Case Against Cryptologic
Published: Friday, April 22, 2005 Online-Casinos.com
SOFTWARE TESTING CASE AGAINST CRYPTOLOGIC SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 20
WebSport Technologies sues for $295 million
A press release from WebSports Technologies this week resurrected a long running, multi-million dollar dispute against major turnkey provider Cryptologic with the news that a civil case will be heard on June 20 this year.
The court action was originally filed on November 22, 2002, against Cryptologic Inc. by WebSports Technologies Inc. In addition to the breach of contract, the suit seeks damages for conspiracy, collusion and misrepresentation.
The litigation filed in Ontario superior court (Court File No. 02 CV 240094 CM) alleges that Cryptologic Inc. a TSX, Nasdaq and AIM listed company, breached a contract and in order to do so attempted to falsify the outcome of a software testing procedure being conducted by TST Testing systems North America to certify the ProSportsTrade Exchange Game created by WebSports Technologies Inc. to Tasmanian gaming standards.
WebSports President Nicholas Murphy stated, "WebSports will seek every legal avenue available to challenge the duplicitous actions of Cryptologic."
The allegations in this matter are scheduled for trial on June 20, 2005 in Toronto, Canada. Murphy says that in an earlier statement from Cryptologic, spokesperson Nancy Chan-Palmateer dismissed the suit as "frivolous and without merit" and said "Cryptologic has not issued a press release as we don't view this suit as material"
"The suit against Cryptologic is material given the nature of the allegations. The security and regulatory agencies located in the various jurisdictions where Cryptologic operates should make that distinction, not a company spokesperson." Murphy's statement claims. "WebSports has unequivocal proof of the allegations and will prove so in court".
Asked for comment on the latest developments, Cryptologic's PR director Nancy Chan-Palmateer said that her company had not changed its view on the validity of the case, and would be vigorously contesting it. InfoPowa is advised that that opposition included an application that the plaintiff be required to lodge $200 000 as security for costs, which the court apparently reduced to $50 000 to be paid by the end of this month.
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