Company accused of fraud

Two Sarasota County companies are at odds.

Sarasota-based printing company Trinity Graphic recently filed a lawsuit against Venice-based drinkware manufacturer Tervis, alleging misappropriation of trade secrets, fraud, breach of contract and conspiracy. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court in Tampa Jan. 26. It also names Louisville, Kentucky-based Southern Graphics and SGS International as defendants.

“For years,” the lawsuit states, “Tervis sought the technology and knowhow that would allow it to print specialized, high-quality graphics on its drink-ware. Tervis approached printing company Trinity to develop a solution.”