{"url_path":"/sec/eml/10-q/2026/item-1","section_key":"item-1","section_title":"Item 1 LEGAL PROCEEDINGS**","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-12","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/0001654954-26-004741-index.html","accession_number":"0001654954-26-004741","cik":"0000031107","ticker":"EML","issuer_name":"EASTERN CO","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/31107/0001654954-26-004741-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000031107","primary_entity_name":"EASTERN CO"},"word_count":74,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"**ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS**\n\n \n\nThe Company is a party to various legal proceedings from time to time related to its normal business operations. As of the end of the quarter ended April 4, 2026, the Company does not have any material pending legal proceedings, other than as set forth in Part I, Item 3, *Legal Proceedings*, of the 2025 Form 10-K, or any material legal proceedings known to be contemplated by governmental authorities."}