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12. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
12. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | On November 14, 2011, Ken Link instituted litigation against the Company and Scott A. Haire in the District Court of Tarrant County Texas, 342nd Judicial District alleging default under the terms of a certain promissory note executed by Wound Management Technologies, Inc. and guaranteed by Scott A. Haire. Ken Link asserts that the unpaid balance of the note, including accrued interest as of December 4, 2011, is the sum of $355,292 plus 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Mr. Link is also seeking attorney’s fees. We have disputed the claim, because we believe the contract is tainted by usury, and therefore, a usury counterclaim will more than offset the unpaid balance of the promissory note. The note, in the original principal amount of $223,500, required the payment of interest accrued at 13% per annum, an additional one-time charge of $20,000 due on maturity, the issuance of 200,000 shares of stock as interest, and a $1,000 per day late fee for each day the principal and interest is late. It is our contention that these sums make the contract usurious and more than offset the amount of the unpaid indebtedness. Furthermore, we have filed an action for recovery of damages for usury under the Texas Finance Code for a note which was previously executed by the Company and payable to Ken Link, which was in fact paid to Mr. Link in full. In addition, Wound Management is seeking recovery of attorney’s fees pursuant to the usury provisions of the Texas Finance Code. While the amount of the promissory note remains unpaid, the counterclaims more than offset the maximum amount that could be asserted on the promissory note. The case was set for trial for the week of October 21, 2013, but after three days of trial before a jury, the judge declared a mistrial. The case has not been reset. We are taking steps to vigorously defend this matter, however, we are unable at this time to determine the ultimate outcome of this matter or determine the effect it may have on our business, financial condition or result of operations.

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