Computerized Thermal Imaging Announces Favorable Ruling on Appeal
August 31 2004 - 12:32PM
PR Newswire (US)
Computerized Thermal Imaging Announces Favorable Ruling on Appeal
Ninth Circuit Upholds Lower Court Decision OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 31
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Computerized Thermal Imaging, Inc.
("CTI") (OTC:COIB) (BULLETIN BOARD: COIB) today announced that the
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled in
CTI's favor in the appeal of the United States District Court
decision to dismiss the plaintiffs' claims in the proceeding
entitled "In re: Computerized Thermal Imaging, Inc., Securities
Litigation." The Ninth Circuit decision upheld the determination of
the District Court to dismiss the plaintiff's complaint because it
failed to adequately plead a case. "We have always been confident
that the appellate court would rule in our favor," commented
Richard V. Secord, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Computerized
Thermal Imaging. "We are very pleased to put this matter behind us
and focus our resources on moving our BSC 2100 infrared cancer
detection device into Canada and promoting our TIP system and
Photonic Stimulator. We continue to pursue FDA approval for the BCS
2100 in the United States and hope to enter the U.S. market as soon
as the FDA approves the BSC 2100 device. Meanwhile, the TIP system
and Photonic Stimulator continue to be sold throughout the states
as well as Canada and China." About CTI CTI designs, manufactures
and markets thermal imaging and infrared devices and services used
for clinical diagnosis, pain management and non-destructive testing
of industrial products and materials. CTI has developed six
significant proprietary technologies, four of which relate to its
breast imaging system, BCS 2100. These include a climate-controlled
examination unit to provide patient comfort and facilitate
reproducible tests for the BCS 2100; an imaging protocol designed
to produce consistent results for the BCS 2100; a statistical model
that detects physiological irregularities for the BCS 2100, and
infrared imaging and analysis hardware, including a proprietary
heat-sensing camera. CTI also markets the Thermal Image Processor
and Photonic Stimulator, two cleared pain management devices used
for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic treatment. This press
release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected. Among those risks, trends and uncertainties
are CTI's pending application before the FDA seeking pre-market
approval of CTI's BCS 2100 breast imaging system, CTI's ability to
raise additional capital to fund cash requirements for future
operations and CTI's ability to continue as a going concern. In
particular, careful consideration should be given to cautionary
statements made in the various reports CTI has filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. CTI undertakes no duty to
update or revise these forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE:
Computerized Thermal Imaging, Inc. CONTACT: BJ Mendenhall of
Computerized Thermal Imaging, Inc., +1-801-776-4700, ext. 31
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