Slidell-based machining company Alliance Laser Inc. supplied defective parts to military contractor Textron Marine & Land Systems for construction of armored security vehicles, according to lawsuits filed this week by two former Alliance employees. Robert Vargas and Floyd Alan Williams are seeking damages under [whistle-blower] laws, arguing they were fired for providing tips to federal investigators and speaking out against fraudulent practices.
Textron Marine & Land Systems, part of the heavy manufacturing company Textron Inc., supplies armored troop carriers to the U.S. military as a defense contractor.
A spokesman for Textron said Friday that the company can’t comment on the lawsuit because “it does not directly involve Textron.”
“Regarding our vehicles, we have thoroughly reviewed the parts and have found that they meet our standards,” said Stephen Greene, Textron’s vice president for communications. “These parts do not pose a safety risk to soldiers relying on our vehicles. The U.S. government recently verified their quality and our manufacturing process, and has since closed the matter.”
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