Cleaning Firm Sued Greenville Over Contract Terminations
A&B Cleaning Service Inc. alleges the city terminated janitorial contracts without providing mandatory notice.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Jobs — General
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A&B Cleaning Service Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the City of Greenville in Pitt County Superior Court. The company alleges that city officials improperly canceled janitorial agreements without the contractually required notice.
Why it matters
The company claims it was terminated after reporting workplace safety issues, including exposure to medical waste and racial harassment. This legal action seeks compensation for unpaid work and lost profits while highlighting internal disputes over labor conditions.
The company seeks damages exceeding $25,000 for unpaid compensation and lost profits. Contracts required a 10-day notice period to correct any performance deficiencies before the city could initiate cancellation.
The players
A&B Cleaning Service Inc.
This is a janitorial company that provided cleaning services for multiple municipal facilities in Greenville.
City of Greenville
This local government entity is the defendant in a lawsuit concerning the termination of its janitorial service contracts.
Pitt County Superior Court
This is the judicial venue where the legal proceedings regarding the contract dispute were formally initiated.
The details
A&B Cleaning Service Inc. alleges that its employees were tasked with cleaning hazardous materials, including human feces, needles, and medical waste, at city facilities. The firm further asserts that staff members faced racial harassment while working at locations such as City Hall and the Public Works Complex.
Timeline
In 2026, the City of Greenville awarded a janitorial contract to A&B Cleaning Service Inc.
A&B Cleaning Service Inc. filed a lawsuit against the city on October 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
This lawsuit tests the adherence to standard municipal procurement contract terms regarding notice periods and termination protocols. It highlights the potential liabilities cities face when terminating service providers outside of documented performance-based stipulations.
The legal battle could potentially impact municipal budgets or lead to changes in how the city manages its janitorial and maintenance service providers. Residents may experience service interruptions at facilities like the aquatic center or transportation hub as the dispute proceeds.
The takeaway
Contracted companies typically rely on clearly defined cure periods to address performance issues before a cancellation. Understanding the terms of service agreements is critical for both the providers and the public entities that employ them.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WCTI.
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