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Note 22 - Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Notes to Financial Statements  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

(22) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Legal Matters

 

The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings incidental to the conduct of our business. Historically, the outcome of nearly all such legal proceedings has not, in the aggregate, had a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Other than as set forth below, there are no additional pending or threatened legal proceedings at this time.

 

Michael Matthews v. Track Group, Inc., et al. On February 4, 2025, plaintiff Michael Matthews re-filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (2025 L 001586) against the Company and other defendants alleging negligence following his alleged erroneous incarceration following violation of home monitoring program requirements. On April 7, 2025, the Court placed the case on its Criminal Proceedings Law Division Stay Calendar, effectively staying the matter until the plaintiff’s criminal case is resolved. The Company disputes the allegations of the complaint directed at it, has retained counsel, and intends to vigorously defend the case. Based on the present stage of the refiled proceedings and after consultation with legal counsel, no accrual for a potential loss has been made.

 

Latavion Crowder v. Track Group, Inc., et al. On July 25, 2025, Latavion Crowder filed a complaint against the Company in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois naming the Company as a defendant and alleging claims of strict products liability, negligence, and breach of warranty related to injuries allegedly sustained by Crowder from an electronic monitoring device. The Company disputes Crowder’s claims and will defend the case vigorously. Discovery is presently ongoing. At this stage, no accrual for a potential loss has been made, after consultation with legal counsel.

 

Anamaria Beldie, as the Administrator of the Estate of Lacramioara Beldie v. Track Group, et. al. On November 19, 2025, a complaint seeking in excess of $50,000 was filed against the Company in Cook County, Illinois alleging negligence and product liability with respect to the monitoring services and monitoring device provided by the Company. The Company disputes the allegations contained in the complaint and will defend the case vigorously. The Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on June 18, 2026 and the Company filed its answer and affirmative defenses on July 21, 2026. Based on the present stage of the proceedings, no accrual for a potential loss has been made.  

 

Yaw Appiah v. Track Group, Inc. On June 29, 2026, a small claims action seeking $9,800 was filed against the Company in Will County, Illinois alleging that the Company’s monitoring device caused a rash and infection of the leg of plaintiff. The company disputes the allegations contained in the complaint. An initial case management date is set to occur on August 10, 2026.