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): | October 20, 2014 | |
Trinity Industries, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-6903 | 75-0225040 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
2525 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas | 75207-2401 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | 214-631-4420 | |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On October 20, 2014, the jury returned a verdict against Trinity Industries, Inc. and Trinity Highway Products, LLC (together, the "Company") in a False Claims Act case filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. The case was styled Joshua Harman, on behalf of the United States of America, Plaintiff/Relator v. Trinity Industries, Inc., Defendant, Case 2:12-cv-00089-JRG. The jury awarded $175 million in damages, which is to be trebled under the False Claims Act. Civil penalties and any assessment of attorney fees will be determined at a later date. The Company intends to vigorously pursue its appellate rights if a judgment is entered against the Company.
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.
Trinity Industries, Inc. | |||
October 23, 2014 | By: | /s/ James E. Perry | |
Name: James E. Perry | |||
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||