UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 12, 2015
American Apparel, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware |
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001-32697 |
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20-3200601 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
747 Warehouse Street, Los Angeles, California |
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90021-1106 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (213) 488-0226
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 12, 2015, Dov Charney filed a lawsuit against American Apparel, Inc. (the Company) and its Chairman in the Superior Court of the State of California (Case No. BC 581602), alleging defamation and false light. The Company believes that such claims are without merit and intends to vigorously dispute the validity of these claims. However, the Company is unable to predict the financial outcome of this matter at this time, and any views formed as to the viability of these claims or the financial exposure which could result may change from time to time as the matter proceeds through its course. Should this matter be decided against the Company, it could not only incur liability but also suffer reputational harm.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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American Apparel, Inc. | |
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By: |
/s/ Chelsea A. Grayson |
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Name: Chelsea A. Grayson |
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Title: General Counsel, Executive Vice President and Secretary |
Dated: May 13, 2015