In 1997, we reported that Shimadzu Scientific Instruments had sued several customers. We noted at the time that it probably wasn't the last time that Shimadzu would file suit against one of their valued customers. Incredible as it may seem once again, Shimadzu has not changed their suing practices as noted below! A civil court clerk reports that out-of-state phone calls have been made to the district court inquiring about Shimadzu's aggressive tactics. Anyone can verify Shimadzu's incredible actions by picking up the telephone (410-461-0213) or requesting a copy of the public court file by writing to:

District Court of Maryland for Howard County
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(be sure to specifiy case #)

In addition, we understand from a civil court clerk that Shimadzu is in a projected court battle with another customer. Shimadzu filed suit against ChemEnco Inc back on May 9, 1996. That case is currently on appeal (Case # 13C97-36802) in the Circuit Court of Howard County. Once again, anyone can verify Shimadzu's amazing actions by picking up the telephone (410-313-3844) or requesting a copy of the public court file by writing to:

Circuit Court of Maryland for Howard County
8360 Court Avenue
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(be sure to specifiy case #)


Case(s) currently pending before the District Court of Howard County:

REM International, Ltd.
c/o Ronald E. Musto
7527-A West 24th Street
Hialeah, FL 33016
Filed July 21, 1997
Case # 10010003344-97
Amount: $16,887.86
Amended to: $17,623.24 (10-27-97)

According to court documents, this latest case was filed by Mr. Steve Halperin (VP, Admin)
(Many would agrue justifiably that President Bill Clinton is a hound dog in heat.... any chance that Mr. Halperin is remotely related to the president?)

Do you know someone who has been sexually harassed at Shimadzu.... email us!
(Your identity will be respected and treated in a discreet manner!)

How many credible reports of sexual overtures/impropriety/harassment do you think that Mr. Gerry Carder (VP, Human Resources) has received during his tenure at Shimadzu?

Shimadzu's actions are pugnacious! How do you think that your questions and concerns will be received and/or addressed when you have a problem with Shimadzu's products or services. Take your business elsewhere before you get burned badly!

n.b. As noted under Shimadzu Terms & Conditions, when Shimadzu sues one of their valued customers, litigants are forced to travel to the courts of Howard County, Maryland to do battle.... no ifs, ands or buts!

n.b. If these are the conditions under which you have to do business with Shimadzu - why bother.... just buy from a reputable vendor!

n.b. To peruse your rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace.... click here!

(Editor's note: It would seem that the crafty techniques used by Shimadzu are akin to the sneaky tactics that the Japanese used in their surprise air attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii!)