T&TEC’s legal action follows earlier pre-action proceedings in which the state-owned electricity provider alleged that Scotland and another attorney failed to properly pursue claims filed against Flavorite Foods. The commission said the debt, totaling about $2.4 million, remained unpaid after multiple court proceedings were struck out. T&TEC has maintained that its former legal representatives failed to take necessary steps to advance the cases and that the limitation period for recovering the debt from Flavorite Foods expired in January 2026.

The dispute involves three claims filed in T&TEC’s name against Flavorite Foods, with the commission alleging that two were struck out after they were not properly advanced following the company’s failure to enter a defense. T&TEC has also alleged that a subsequent claim was filed without its authorization and was ultimately struck out. The commission is seeking to hold the attorneys financially responsible for the loss and has indicated that it may pursue aggravated and exemplary damages. The allegations remain disputed and will have to be determined through the court process.