Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

8.              Commitments and Contingencies:

The Company, in the ordinary course of business, is subject to claims made, and from time to time is named as a defendant in legal proceedings relating to the sales of its products. The Company believes that the reserves reflected in its financial statements are adequate to pay losses and loss adjustment expenses which may result from such claims and proceedings; however, such estimates may be more or less than the amount ultimately paid when the claims are settled.  In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

On August 26, 2010, the Company was served with a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Estate of a former employee who was injured in a workplace accident while an employee of the Company.  The accident occurred in September 2008. The Plaintiff has demanded $2,500,000 to settle this claim.  The Company intends to vigorously defend this case and has contacted its liability insurance carrier to request defense and indemnification of any losses incurred in connection with this lawsuit. A motion to dismiss the Complaint was granted without prejudice in January 2012, allowing the Plaintiff the ability to file an amended Complaint and no further action has been taken by the Plaintiff.

While the outcome of this lawsuit is uncertain, based upon information currently available, the Company believes it is highly unlikely that the results of this claim against the Company will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  The Company has accrued the amount of its insurance deductible in relation to this lawsuit.

On December 26, 2013 the Company was served with a civil action filed by Georgetown Paper Stock of Rockville, Inc. for breach of warranties.  The Plaintiff has demanded $338,248 plus interest and costs to settle this claim.  The Company intends to defend this lawsuit and file a counterclaim against the plaintiff for $40,916 along with reimbursement of expense and lost profits. 

While the outcome of this lawsuit is uncertain, based upon the information currently available, the Company believes it is highly unlikely that the results of this claim against the Company will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.