The infamous "Bob Canada", AKA ex-Frisch Druck chairman Gary Dawson, has resurfaced, appearing as a witness in a court case this week at Oxford Crown and County Court, involving Spectrum Press (Northampton), and Lewis, Knight & Associates.


Appearing as a "technical expert, retained by Lewis, Knight & Associates," Canada, who gave evidence under the name of Bob Canada, admitted that he was known as both Bob Canada and Gary Dawson.


Spectrum Press (Northampton), which was represented by EMW Law of Northants, won its judgement against Lewis, Knight & Associates for non-payment of invoices, and was awarded over 8,000, plus interest of over 1,500.


Lewis, Knight & Associates, whose solicitors Geoffrey Leaver of Milton Keynes asked to be removed from court records, was also ordered to pay costs of 4,000 within seven days on an indemnity basis. Its defence and counter claim were dismissed.


Spectrum's legal representatives understood that one Sandra Grant, Canada's long-term business partner, is the sole trader behind Lewis, Knight & Associates, now trading from a business address in Bedfordshire.


Canada last came to PrintWeek's attention two years ago, when we learned of his involvement with Intrepid Marketing and Lewis, Knight & Associates.


At the time, PrintWeek received a strongly worded letter from Intrepid's solicitors, Taylor Vinters.


However, this week Taylor Vinters partner Christopher Falvey, told PrintWeek: "We do not act on behalf of Intrepid Marketing anymore." He declined to comment as to whether it was still owed monies.


Several printing companies owed money by Lewis, Knight & Associates and Intrepid Marketing have since "heard nothing" about their outstanding claims.


One Birmingham-based company, owed 3,500 by Lewis, Knight & Associates, has heard "no further news on their whereabouts for two to three years, and have now written the debt off".


Story by Andy Scott