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Viken Detection Says It Is Subject Of Lawsuit By OSI Systems

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, March 23rd, 2020

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Viken Detection Says It Is Subject Of Lawsuit By OSI Systems

Vehicle above Viken's in-ground Osprey-UVX under vehicle inspection system. Photo: Viken Detection

Viken Detection, a small developer and manufacturer of security detection equipment, said on Monday it is being sued by American Science & Engineering (AS&E), which is part of OSI Systems [OSIS]. Viken said the suit, which it calls “groundless,” also pertains to Peter Rothschild, the company’s founder and chief technology officer (CTO) and the former chief scientists of AS&E. OSI Systems declined to comment about the lawsuit, which was filed last week in a Massachusetts state court. Viken said the…

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