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This excerpt taken from the TISI 10-Q filed Oct 10, 2007. In August 2005, we were served in a lawsuit styled Paulette Barker, as named Executor for the Estate of Robert Barker, et. al. v. Emmett J. Lescroart, Michael Urban, Team, Inc. et. al., Case Number 355868-402 in the Probate Court #1, Harris County, Texas. The dispute arises out of the sale by Mr. Barker to Mr. Lescroart of stock in Thermal Solutions, Inc. (TSI). Subsequently, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of TSI in April 2004 allegedly for a much higher price than Mr. Lescroart paid Mr. Barker in July 2003. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $1,000,000. We intend to vigorously defend this action and do not believe that we have any legal liability under the allegations of the suit and, further, believe we are entitled to be indemnified from any loss we may incur under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement related to the TSI acquisition. We have filed a motion for summary judgment seeking dismissal from the case. The motion is currently pending before the judge. We are involved in various other lawsuits and are subject to various claims and proceedings encountered in the normal conduct of business. In our opinion, any uninsured losses that might arise from these lawsuits and proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. This excerpt taken from the TISI 10-Q filed Apr 9, 2007. In August 2005, we were served in a lawsuit styled Paulette Barker, as named Executor for the Estate of Robert Barker, et. al. v. Emmett J. Lescroart, Michael Urban, Team, Inc. et. al., Case Number 355868-402 in the Probate Court #1, Harris County, Texas. The dispute arises out of the sale by Mr. Barker to Mr. Lescroart of stock in Thermal Solutions, Inc. (TSI). Subsequently, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of TSI in April 2004 allegedly for a much higher price than Mr. Lescroart paid Mr. Barker in July 2003. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $1,000,000. We intend to vigorously defend this action and do not believe that we have any legal liability under the allegations of the suit. We further believe that we are entitled to be indemnified from any loss we may incur under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement related to the acquisition. Mr. Lescroart is a member of our Board of Directors and his dismissal from the lawsuit for lack of personal jurisdiction in December 2005 was reversed by the court of appeals in early 2007. The matter will now proceed to discovery in the lower probate court. We are involved in various other lawsuits and are subject to various claims and proceedings encountered in the normal conduct of business. In our opinion, any uninsured losses that might arise from these lawsuits and proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. This excerpt taken from the TISI 10-Q filed Jan 9, 2007. In August 2005, we were served in a lawsuit styled Paulette Barker, as named Executor for the Estate of Robert Barker, et. al. v. Emmett J. Lescroart, Michael Urban, Team, Inc. et. al., Case Number 355868-402 in the Probate Court #1, Harris County, Texas. The dispute arises out of the sale by Mr. Barker to Mr. Lescroart of stock in Thermal Solutions, Inc. (TSI). Subsequently, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of TSI in April 2004 allegedly for a much higher price than Mr. Lescroart paid Mr. Barker in July 2003. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $1,000,000. We intend to vigorously defend this action and do not believe that we have any legal liability under the allegations of the suit. We further believe that we are entitled to be indemnified from any loss we may incur under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement related to the acquisition. Mr. Lescroart is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and was dismissed from the lawsuit for lack of personal jurisdiction in December 2005. The plaintiff appealed the dismissal of Mr. Lescroart and the parties are awaiting a decision from the court of appeals on that issue. We are involved in various other lawsuits and are subject to various claims and proceedings encountered in the normal conduct of business. In our opinion, any uninsured losses that might arise from these lawsuits and proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements. This excerpt taken from the TISI 10-Q filed Oct 10, 2006. In August 2005, we were served in a lawsuit styled Paulette Barker, as named Executor for the Estate of Robert Barker, et. al. v. Emmett J. Lescroart, Michael Urban, Team, Inc. et. al., Case Number 355868-402 in the Probate Court #1, Harris County, Texas. The dispute arises out of the sale by Mr. Barker to Mr. Lescroart of stock in Thermal Solutions, Inc. (TSI). Subsequently, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of TSI in April 2004 allegedly for a much higher price than Mr. Lescroart paid Mr. Barker in July 2003. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $1,000,000. We intend to vigorously defend this action and do not believe that we have any legal liability under the allegations of the suit. We further believe that we are entitled to be indemnified from any loss we may incur under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement related to the acquisition. Mr. Lescroart is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and was dismissed from the lawsuit for lack of personal jurisdiction in December 2005. The plaintiff appealed the dismissal of Mr. Lescroart and the parties are awaiting a decision from the court of appeals on that issue. We are involved in various other lawsuits and are subject to various claims and proceedings encountered in the normal conduct of business. In our opinion, any uninsured losses that might arise from these lawsuits and proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
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Table of ContentsThis excerpt taken from the TISI 10-Q filed Oct 17, 2005.
In April 2003, Team and three other parties were named as defendants in a lawsuit styled Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P. v. Cecorp, Inc. et al in the 148th Judicial District Court of Nueces County, Texas. The suit seeks recovery for approximately $40 million in property damages from an explosion and fire originating at a valve near a leaking gasket that the Companys personnel were attempting to seal. The venue of the case has been moved to Live Oak County, Texas and selection of a jury was completed during the week of October 3, 2005 and trial of the matter began. Trial is expected to last three weeks. Liability is being contested and other parties appear to have primary responsibility for the fire and explosion. The Company believes it is insured against this loss with both primary and excess liability insurance, subject to any applicable deductible. However, coverage from the $1 million primary policy is disputed and a defense is being provided by the carrier subject to a reservation of rights. In connection with the dispute of coverage, the Company has filed an action styled Team Industrial Services, Inc. v. American Safety Indemnity Company et. al. in the 149th Judical District Court of Brazoria County, Texas, Cause number 28,400. In October 2005, the court ruled that the Company is entitled to a defense by the primary insurer on the claims made. The issue of the carriers obligation to indemnify the Company from the claims remains undecided in that case.
In June 2004, Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation made demand on Team Industrial Services, Inc. for indemnity from claims asserted against Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation in Linda Alapisco, et al v. Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation, et al, Cause No. L-030085, in the 156th District Court of Live Oak County, Texas. This suit seeks unspecified damages for the 250 individuals identified in the petition for injuries resulting from alleged exposure to toxic chemicals released as a result of the explosion and fire at the Diamond Shamrock facility. This demand has been turned over to the general liability insurance carrier which is defending the claim subject to a reservation of rights letter.
The Companys umbrella policy has limits of coverage of $25 million and should be more than sufficient to provide the Company a defense and indemnity as to all claims asserted in connection with the incident. However, the excess carrier has sent a reservation of rights letter to the Company to which the Company has responded. The Company believes that both the primary and excess carriers have coverage for the claims asserted.
In November 2004, the Company participated in a turnaround at a refinery facility of a major customer which has resulted in a claim being made by that customer against the Company. The customer has alleged that the Companys work resulted in damage to a vessel flange that required further repairs that delayed the re-commencement of the refinerys production. The customer has submitted a demand for $1.8 million dollars in damages (which includes an alleged $1.5 million of damages for lost production). The parties have reached an agreement in principle to settle the dispute that includes pricing discounts to the customer on future work totaling $300,000 and a renegotiation of certain contract terms.
In August 2005, the Company was served in a lawsuit styled Paulette Barker, as named Executor for the Estate of Robert Barker, et. al. v. Emmett J. Lescroart, Michael Urban, Team, Inc. et. al., Case Number 355868-402 in the Probate Court #1, Harris County, Texas. Mr. Lescroart is on the Board of Directors of the Company. Apparently, the dispute arises out of the sale by Mr. Barker to Mr. Lescroart of stock in Thermal Solutions, Inc. Subsequently, all of the outstanding stock of Thermal Solutions, Inc. was acquired by the Company in April of 2004 allegedly for a much higher price than Mr. Lescroart paid Mr. Barker in July of 2003. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $1,000,000. The Company does not believe that it has any legal liability under the allegations of the suit and, further, believes it is protected under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement related to the acquisition. The director and officer insurance carrier of Thermal Solutions, Inc. has denied defense of the Companys interest in the matter, but the Company has reached an agreement in principle with plaintiffs counsel to be released from the lawsuit.
The Company and certain subsidiaries are involved in various other lawsuits and are subject to various claims and proceedings encountered in the normal conduct of business. In the opinion of management, any uninsured losses that might arise from these lawsuits and proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
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Table of ContentsThis excerpt taken from the TISI 10-K filed Aug 15, 2005.
In April 2003, Team and three other parties were named as defendants in a lawsuit styled Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P. v. Cecorp, Inc. et al in the 148th Judicial District Court of Nueces County, Texas. The suit seeks recovery for approximately $40 million in property damages from an explosion and fire originating at a valve which the Companys personnel were attempting to seal in order to prevent a leak. The venue of the case has been moved to Live Oak County, Texas. Liability is being contested and other parties appear to have primary responsibility for the fire and explosion. The Company believes it is insured against this loss with both primary and excess liability insurance, subject to any applicable deductible. However, coverage from the $1 million primary policy is disputed and a defense is being provided by the carrier subject to a reservation of rights. In connection with the dispute of coverage, the Company has filed an action styled Team Industrial Services, Inc. v. American Safety Indemnity Company et. al. in the 149th Judicial District Court of Brazoria County, Texas, Cause number 28,400.
In June 2004, Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation made demand on Team Industrial Services, Inc. for indemnity from claims asserted against Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation in Linda Alapisco, et al v. Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation, et al, Cause No. L-030085, in the 156th District Court of Live Oak County, Texas. This suit seeks unspecified damages for the 250 individuals identified in the petition for injuries resulting from alleged exposure to toxic chemicals released as a result of the explosion and fire at the Diamond Shamrock facility. This demand has been turned over to the general liability insurance carrier which is defending the claim subject to a reservation of rights letter.
The Companys umbrella policy has limits of coverage of $25 million and should be more than sufficient to provide the Company a defense and indemnity as to all claims asserted. However, the excess carrier has sent a reservation of rights letter to the Company to which the Company has responded. The Company believes that both the primary and excess carriers have coverage for the claims asserted.
In November of 2004, the Company participated in a turnaround at a refinery facility of a major customer which has resulted in a claim being made by that customer against the Company. The customer has alleged that the Companys work resulted in damage to a vessel flange that required further repairs that delayed the re-commencement of the refinerys production. The customer has submitted a demand for $1.8 million dollars in damages (which includes an alleged $1.5 million of damages for lost production). The parties have reached an agreement in principle to settle the dispute. The parties are in the process of documenting the agreement in principle which includes an adjustment on the project billing in favor of the customer in the amount of $300,000, pricing discounts to the customer on future work totaling $300,000 and a renegotiation of certain contract terms.
In August of 2005, the Company was served in a lawsuit styled Paulette Barker, as named Executor for the Estate of Robert Barker, et. al. v. Emmett J. Lescroart, Michael Urban, Team, Inc. et. al., Case Number
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Table of Contents355868-402 in the Probate Court #1, Harris County, Texas. Mr. Lescroart is on the Board of Directors of the Company. Apparently, the dispute arises out of the sale by Mr. Barker to Mr. Lescroart of stock in Thermal Solutions, Inc. Subsequently, all of the outstanding stock of Thermal Solutions, Inc. was acquired by the Company in April of 2004 allegedly for a much higher price than Mr. Lescroart paid Mr. Barker in July of 2003. The plaintiff claims damages in excess of $1,000,000. The Company does not believe that it has any legal liability under the allegations of the suit and, further, believes it is protected under the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement related to the acquisition. Additionally, the Company believes that the director and officer insurance carrier of Thermal Solutions, Inc. will defend the Companys interest in the matter.
The Company and certain subsidiaries are involved in various other lawsuits and are subject to various claims and proceedings encountered in the normal conduct of business. In the opinion of management, any uninsured losses that might arise from these lawsuits and proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
This excerpt taken from the TISI 10-Q filed Apr 15, 2005.
In April 2003, Team and three other parties were named as defendants in a lawsuit styled Diamond Shamrock Refining Company, L.P. v. Cecorp, Inc. et al in the 148th Judicial District Court of Nueces County, Texas. The suit seeks recovery for $40 million in property damages from an explosion and fire originating at a valve which the Companys personnel were attempting to seal in order to prevent a leak. Liability is being contested and other parties appear to have primary responsibility for the fire and explosion. The Company believes it is insured against this loss with both primary and excess liability insurance, subject to any applicable deductible. However, coverage from the $1 million primary policy is disputed and a defense is being provided by the carrier subject to a reservation of rights.
In June 2004, Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation made demand on Team Industrial Services, Inc. for indemnity from claims asserted against Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation in Linda Alapisco, et al v. Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Corporation, et al, Cause No. L-030085, in the 156th District Court of Live Oak County, Texas. This suit seeks unspecified damages for the 250 individuals identified in the petition for injuries resulting from alleged exposure to toxic chemicals released as a result of the explosion and fire at the Diamond Shamrock facility. This demand has been turned over to the general liability insurance carrier for a response. As of the date of this report, the carrier has not responded to the claim.
The Companys umbrella policy has limits of coverage of $25 million and should be more than sufficient to provide the Company a defense and indemnity as to all claims asserted. However, the excess carrier has sent a reservation of rights letter to the Company to which the Company has responded. The Company believes that both the primary and excess carriers have coverage subject to applicable deductibles for the claims asserted.
In November of 2004, the Company participated in a turnaround at a refinery facility of a major customer which has resulted in a claim being made by that customer against the Company. The customer has alleged that the Companys work resulted in damage to a vessel flange that required further repairs that delayed the re-commencement of the refinerys production. The customer has submitted a demand for $1.8 million dollars in damages (which includes an alleged $1.5 million of damages for lost production). The parties are engaged in settlement discussions; however, the dispute may go to arbitration pursuant to the terms of the contract between the parties. The Company has consulted with legal advisors and believes it has valid defenses to the claims and that the claim for damages for lost production is outside the scope of the remedies specified under the contract.
The Company and certain subsidiaries are involved in various other lawsuits and are subject to various claims and proceedings encountered in the normal conduct of business. In the opinion of management, any uninsured losses that might arise from these lawsuits and proceedings will not have a materially adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
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Table of ContentsIT EM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed (2) reports on Form 8-K during the quarter ended February 28, 2005. One covering the acquisition of the business assets of Cooperheat-MQS, Inc., dated December 13, 2004, and one covering a press release announcing its earnings for the quarter ended November 30, 2004, dated January 13, 2005.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereto duly authorized.
Date: April 14, 2005
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