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Calgary-based robotics firm Attabotics sues Canadian Tire alleging damages after fire

An ATTAbotics technician works on a robot on Dec. 12, 2018. Global News

Attabotics is suing Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. for damages, claiming a fire at the retail chain’s Toronto-area distribution centre was caused by “wrongful conduct.”

The Calgary-based robotics company, which specializes in inventory storage and supply chain systems, alleges the warehouse fire also occurred as a result of wilful misconduct, negligence and recklessness.

In a statement of claim, Attabotics alleges that the company is liable for damages it has suffered, including loss of property, reputation and market share.

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Canadian Tire spokeswoman Stephanie Nadalin says the company is aware of the statement of claim filed by Attabotics.

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She says the company disagrees with the allegations, but will not comment further as the matter is before the courts.

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A fire broke out at Canadian Tire’s Brampton, Ont., distribution centre on March 15.

The company said last week its first-quarter income was impacted by $67.7 million in costs related to fire.

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