COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2026 | |
| Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | Note 14 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company accrues costs associated with certain contingencies, including, but not limited to, settlement of legal proceedings, regulatory compliance matters and self-insurance exposures when such costs are probable and reasonably estimable. In addition, the Company records legal fees in defense of asserted litigation and regulatory matters as such legal fees are incurred. To the extent it is probable that the Company is able to recover losses and legal fees related to contingencies, it records such recoveries concurrently with the accrual of the related loss or legal fees. Significant management judgment is required to estimate the amounts of such contingent liabilities. In the Company’s determination of the probability and ability to estimate contingent liabilities, it considers the following: litigation exposure based on currently available information, consultations with external legal counsel and other pertinent facts and circumstances regarding the contingency. Liabilities established to provide for contingencies are adjusted as further information develops, circumstances change, or contingencies are resolved; and such changes are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations during the period of the change and appropriately reflected in the consolidated balance sheets.
Legal Proceedings
Former CEO Severance
The Company has disclosed in previous financial filings that the Board of Directors had yet to complete its review into whether Mr. Jon Sabes, a former CEO of the Company was terminated with or without cause on November 14, 2022 and that accordingly, the Company had to make a determination on its obligations under the former CEO’s employment agreement.
The Board of Directors has now completed a review of this matter in the last quarter of 2024 and upon examination of the history and various documents and records has determined that Mr. Sabes was unequivocally terminated for cause on November 14, 2022, meaning the Company has no further obligation to Mr. Sabes.
On November 20, 2024, the Company received a letter from counsel for Mr. Jon Sabes, the former Chief Executive Officer and director, demanding payment of certain compensation and benefits. Regardless that the Company has now determined that termination of Mr. Sabes’ employment on November 14, 2022 was for cause and that no obligation to Mr. Sabes remains, the Company has, because of this demand, continued to accrue certain liabilities of severance pay and stock-based compensation in its financial records until the matter has been resolved in full. The Company does not believe the demand received on November 20, 2024 has any merit and will vigorously dispute any claim for payment. The Company and Mr. Sabes have entered into discussions to explore a resolution to this matter in a manner that would create opportunity for all parties.
Illumina Judgment
On June 21, 2024, Hennepin County District Court granted Illumina, Inc.’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the amount of $0.8 million against the Company. The Company entered into a settlement agreement with Illumina on July 23, 2025 to settle this judgment over time. $100,000 was paid at the time of settlement and $723,065 is payable in five additional quarterly payments of $144,613 per payment. The Company is currently in default of its requirements for payment under the settlement agreement but believes this default will be rectified without repercussion when the Company secures additional capital.
Other Matters
In July 2025, Gateway Group, Inc. filed a legal action in Orange County, California seeking payment of $120,000. This amount is included as a liability in the Company’s financial statements. To date, there is no resolution to this matter.
In the second quarter of 2025, Data Shepherd Services, Inc. received a judgment against the Company for an unpaid balance of approximately $58,000. This amount is included as a liability in the Company’s financial statements. To date, there is no resolution to this matter.
In June 2025, func.media inc. filed a legal action in Minnesota seeking a total sum of $123,250. This amount is included as a liability in the Company’s financial statements. On October 16, 2025 the Company entered into a settlement agreement to pay $90,000 on an agreed payment schedule of $15,000 each month for six months as full resolution of this matter. If all payments are made when due all remaining amounts over $90,000 will be waived. The Company is currently in default of the payment schedule in the settlement agreement.
The Company is also party to various other legal proceedings for liabilities, for legacy debts of the Company, and could become a party to claims, and regulatory, tax or government inquiries and investigations that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company may in the future be subject to additional legal proceedings and disputes.
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