UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 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): June 13, 2012
LHC Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-33989
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71-0918189
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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420 West Pinhook Rd., Suite A
Lafayette, Louisiana
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70503
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(337) 233-1307
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 13, 2012, LHC Group, Inc. (the “Company”) became aware of a putative class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana against the Company and one of its executive officers. City of Omaha Police and Fire Retirement System v. LHC Group, Inc. et al., United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Case Number 6:12-CV-01609-RFD-CMH. The complaint generally alleges that the defendants made false and misleading statements and/or omissions in violation of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) and Rule 10b-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The plaintiff seeks unspecified compensatory damages for the putative class of purchasers of Company common stock during the period from July 30, 2008 through October 26, 2011. The Company believes these claims are without merit and intends to defend this lawsuit vigorously.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this current report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LHC GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Peter J. Roman
Peter J. Roman
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: June 13, 2012