Next Science (ASX:NXS) said that former employee Michael Morello has filed a derivative complaint in Florida's Duval County Court, alleging breaches of fiduciary duties and mismanagement by several employees, according to a Wednesday filing with the Australian bourse.
Morello, who was Vice President of Wound Care Sales until December 2023, is also involved in a separate legal case initiated by the company in May 2024, alleging that he and other former employees breached post-employment restraints, the filing said.
Meanwhile, Morello's complaint claims Next Science's XBIO technology is not FDA-approved for biofilm eradication, and safety concerns about its Xperience surgical solution in breast implant procedures were not addressed, the filing added.
The company asserts that its products are FDA-approved, safe, and effective.
Next Science is conducting an independent investigation and will continue pursuing its non-compete action against Morello and former employees.
Shares of the company rose past 4% on market close.