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): August 17, 2015
First Acceptance Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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1-12117 |
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75-1328153 |
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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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3813 Green Hills Village Drive |
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Nashville, Tennessee |
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37215 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 844-2800
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Settlement of Certain Litigation
First Acceptance Corporation (the “Company”) is currently subject to two suits, Lykins, et al v. First Acceptance Corporation and Thompson, et al v. First Acceptance Corporation. These suits both alleged that the Company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by misclassifying its insurance agents as exempt employees. Accordingly, the plaintiffs were seeking unpaid wages, overtime, liquidated damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.
On August 17, 2015, solely to avoid the costs, risks and uncertainties inherent in litigation, the Company and representatives of the plaintiffs entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) regarding a proposed settlement of all claims asserted in both actions. The MOU provides, among other things, that the parties will seek to enter into a stipulation of settlement providing for the release and dismissal of all asserted claims in exchange for an aggregate payment $3.2 million by the Company (the "Stipulation of Settlement"). The Stipulation of Settlement, if and when completed, will be filed with the court and will be subject to the court’s approval.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “will,” “seek,” “subject to” and similar expressions that do not relate to historical matters. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, due to a number of factors that include, but are not limited to, the ability to enter into, and the court’s approval of, the Stipulation of Settlement. Additional risks are discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Company expressly disclaims any responsibility to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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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First Acceptance Corporation, |
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a Delaware corporation |
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Date: August 21, 2015 |
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/s/ BRENT J. GAY |
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Brent J. Gay |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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