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): May 2, 2012
CHELSEA THERAPEUTICS
INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 000-51462 | 20-3174202 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer ID Number) |
3530 Toringdon Way, Suite 200, Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code (704) 341-1516
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:
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Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On May 2, 2012, a purported shareholder derivative lawsuit was filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery against the directors of Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd.: Verma v. Pedder et al.
The complaint generally alleges that, from at least June 2011 through February 2012, the defendants breached their fiduciary duties and otherwise caused harm to Chelsea in connection with various statements related to Chelseas development of Northera (droxidopa) for the treatment of symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (NOH) and the likelihood of FDA approval. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, attorneys fees and other costs. Additional similar lawsuits might be filed.
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.
CHELSEA THERAPEUTICS INTERNATIONAL, LTD. | ||
Date: May 4, 2012 | /s/ J. Nick Riehle | |
J. Nick Riehle, Chief Financial Officer |