Tauriga Files Two Motions In Federal Court To Both Compel The Deposition Of Mr. William Meyler And The Written Discovery Materials To Be Provided By Cowan Gunteski & Co. P.A.
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - August 31, 2016) - Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTC PINK: TAUG) ("Tauriga" or "the Company"), a life sciences technology Company currently engaged as the plaintiff in a major federal litigation, today announced that it has filed two motions with the Federal Court (Southern District Florida) to both compel the Deposition of Mr. William Meyler and the Written Discover Materials to be Provided by Cowan Gunteski & Co. P.A. ("Cowan Gunteski"), the Company's predecessor audit firm. These motions, which were filed by the Company on August 29, 2016, are to be considered by the presiding judge and magistrate pursuant to the federal lawsuit "Tauriga Sciences, Inc. v. Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A. et al" (Case #: 0:15-cv-62334).
This lawsuit (Case #: 0:15-cv-62334) against Cowan Gunteski was initially filed by the Company on November 4, 2015 and subsequent to that there was a lengthy mediation process. At this point in time, the Company has realized out of pocket cash losses and debts (inclusive of liquidated damages) that exceed $1,200,000 USD. The Company firmly believes that it has suffered substantial monetary damages as a result of the malpractice and subsequent conduct committed by Cowan Gunteski; the Company intends to prove such damages in its upcoming trial against Cowan Gunteski currently scheduled in January 2017. In aggregate the Company intends to seek award(s), during trial, well in excess of $4,000,000 USD; that figure is expected to continually increase as additional time lapses.
In recent activity, Judge Rosenberg denied the August 23, 2016 Motion filed by Cowan Gunteski: "MOTION for Protective Order Seeking a Stay of Discovery Pending Resolution of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction or in the Alternative to Transfer for Improper Venue." The Company was pleased with this ruling as it helped ensure that the discovery and litigation will proceed regardless of the final location of the trial.
While effectively prosecuting its lawsuit against Cowan Gunteski, the Company continues to realize important progress in other areas of concern. The Company continues to progress in its efforts to regain its status as a fully reporting U.S. public Company and is currently working diligently towards the task of completing and filing its Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report ("FY '16 Form 10K") for the period ending March 31, 2016. Additionally, the Company continues to successfully secure private placement capital (priced at $0.004 per share), which has enabled the Company to function efficiently and effectively towards achieving its goals.
Tauriga CEO Seth M. Shaw expressed, "The Company has focused intently on protecting shareholders' interests through its litigation against Cowan Gunteski and in its efforts to file the few remaining delinquent SEC filings. Tauriga and its management team are taking the steps to hold Cowan Gunteski fully accountable and the Company remains highly confident in both the strength of its case as well as the evidentiary record supporting the litigation."
About TAURIGA SCIENCES, INC.:
Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTC PINK: TAUG) is a diversified life sciences company focused on generating profitable revenues through its present and future holdings. The mission of the Company is to acquire and build a diversified portfolio of cutting edge technology assets that is capital efficient and of significant value to the shareholders. The Company's business model includes the acquisition of licenses, equity stakes, rights on both an exclusive and non-exclusive basis, and entire businesses. Management is firmly committed to building lasting shareholder value in the short, intermediate, and long terms. Please visit the Company's corporate website at www.tauriga.com
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