Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

NOTE 12.  Contingencies

From time to time the Company may be involved in claims arising in connection with its business. Based on information currently available, the Company believes that the amount, or range, of reasonably possible losses in connection with any pending actions against it, including the matter described below, in excess of established reserves, in the aggregate, not to be material to its consolidated financial condition or cash flows. However, losses may be material to the Company’s operating results for any particular future period, depending on the level of income or loss for such period.

Coalesce v. WaferGen.  On April 24, 2012, an action entitled Coalesce Corporation (“Coalesce”) v. WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. was filed in the Alameda County Superior Court. Coalesce, a company that had been providing marketing services between 2006 and 2010, sued the Company for alleged non-payment of sums due, breach of contract, misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. On September 5, 2012, Coalesce filed an amended complaint, with additional claims, for compensatory damages in excess of $500,000 and other compensation. On April 15, 2013, the case was referred to mediation. The first mediation session was held on August 7, 2013, resulting in further requests for documentation by both parties. The Company believes the claim to be substantially without merit, and while no assurance can be given regarding the outcome of this litigation, management believes that the resolution of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations. Related legal costs are being expensed as incurred.