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Securities

Jan. 18, 2012

Shareholder suit against American Aparrel dismissed

A Los Angeles federal judge on Friday dismissed a shareholder class action against American Apparel Inc. that alleged the clothing company hid risks it faced as a result of employing a largely immigrant workforce.

By Gabe Friedman

Daily Journal Staff Writer

A Los Angeles federal judge on Friday dismissed a shareholder class action against American Apparel Inc. that alleged the clothing company hid risks it faced as a result of employing a largely immigrant workforce.

In a 68-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Margaret Morrow ruled plaintiffs failed to allege American Apparel executives acted with the requisite intent to commit securities fraud. The judge gave plaintiffs 45 ...

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