10/15/25
In early 2021, some competitors of GPS Air targeted the company and made false, defamatory statements about GPS Air and its technology. These competitors falsely claimed the company’s proprietary technology was not effective or safe. GPS Air sued the competitors and a scientific journal for making the defamatory statements. As part of a settlement, the competitor defendants retracted the false statements about GPS Air. The suit against the scientific journal is ongoing and moving into the discovery phase.
Unfortunately, as part of these targeted, false attacks, another group of competitors filed under seal a qui tam lawsuit in February 2021 making the same, false claims about GPS and its technology. Under the qui tam statutory procedure, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) was required to investigate the allegations. The case was recently unsealed and dismissed which is why we are providing this update now.
After a thorough review and investigation of the allegations, the DOJ concluded there were no false claims made by the company, and the DOJ declined to intervene in the case. The DOJ further requested that the qui tam plaintiffs dismiss the case which they agreed to do and formally filed the dismissal on October 9, 2025, thereby concluding the case. During the investigation, the DOJ exhaustively reviewed GPS product testing, marketing claims, and testing laboratory actions. The result of the investigation was unequivocal that GPS Air had made no false claims about its technology.
GPS Air has always been transparent about its technology which is proven to be safe, effective and efficient. Our products have been validated through independent laboratory testing and performance verification under ASHRAE and UL standards. They continue to meet or exceed the requirements of UL 2998 for zero ozone, and ASHRAE Standards 52.2, 145.2, and 241 for proven air cleaning and safety.
GPS Air remains focused on advancing air quality through innovative products, validated performance, and measurable ROI. With our partners, we are helping the world breathe cleaner, smarter air, one project at a time.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Rachel Lego, Director of Marketing
330-990-2245
rlego@gpsair.com
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ABOUT GPS AIR:
GPS Air creates technology that cleans indoor air while cutting energy costs. The company's patented Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI®) technology is installed in over 300,000 schools, offices, healthcare facilities and airports worldwide. GPS Air recently introduced smartIAQ®, an intelligent clean air system that improves air quality while reducing energy and equipment costs. All GPS Air products are tested to ASHRAE standards, certified to UL 2998 for zero ozone emissions, and the company is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, GPS Air welcomes visitors to experience its technology firsthand at its new Experience Center. Learn more at gpsair.com/.
