Flock Blames Its Contract Manufacturer In Battery Fire Lawsuit Response

Published Jul 09, 2024 13:14 PM

Flock has responded to lawsuits seeking damages for a fire in a factory that made the LPR technology company's cameras.

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In this note, we examine the responses from Flock, what new light they shed on the incident, and the status of the case.

Prior coverage:

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What ***** ****

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John Honovich
Jul 09, 2024
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Jul 09, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024
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