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): September 9, 2014
CESCA THERAPEUTICS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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000-82900
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94-3018487
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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2711 Citrus Road
Rancho Cordova, California 95742
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(916) 858-5100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On September 9, 2014, Cesca Therapeutics Inc. (Cesca) filed a complaint against SynGen Inc., PHC Medical Inc, Philip Coelho and others (the Defendants) in the case captioned as
Cesca Therapeutics, Inc. v. SynGen, Inc., et al, United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Case No. 2:14-cv-02085-GEB-KJN. In the complaint, Cesca contends that SynGens' product the SynGenX-1000 and the patent application entitled "System for Purifying Certain Cell Populations in Blood or Bone Marrow by Depleting Others" were developed using Cesca confidential information and that Cesca is the equitable owner. The complaint is based on misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and other claims.
Actions like this lawsuit will likely evolve over time, and it is Cesca's policy to not disclose or discuss matters pertaining to pending or active litigation. Rather, Cesca will apprise investors and update the market periodically through disclosure in its quarterly financial reports, as filed. Litigation is an expensive avenue with uncertain results. However, given the nature of the Defendants actions, the Company feels compelled to pursue its claims in this instance.
SIGNATURE
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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CESCA THERAPEUTICS INC.,
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a Delaware Corporation
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/s/ Dan T. Bessey
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Dan T. Bessey
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Chief Financial Officer
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