Wireless Systems Solutions (WSS) has filed counterclaims in the ongoing federal lawsuit with SmartSky Networks.
SmartSky initiated the complaint in September 2020, accusing WSS, its former radio contractor, of misappropriation of trade secrets, and breach of a US$30 million contract related to air-to-ground (ATG) wireless network service, through the improper actions by WSS, two related entities (DAG Wireless LTD and DAG Wireless USA), and three of their senior leaders.
In a press release, WSS said “these counterclaims assert breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair dealing, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and fraudulent inducement. These claims are also being pursued in arbitration, which WSS believes is the appropriate venue.”
The statement also said that “WSS believes that SmartSky’s original claims were retaliatory in nature, in response to a lawsuit filed by WSS in North Carolina state court, and were designed as subterfuge to distract from its failure to perform under its obligations to WSS. WSS believes that such claims are without merit.”
