Investors who purchased CCA securities during the Class Period may seek to be appointed by the Court as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. Donations: 212-614-6448 Check, Esq., D. Seamus Kaskela, Esq. Following Yates announcement, CCAs stock fell $9.65, or 39.45%, to close at $17.57 on August 18, 2016, the complaint alleged. Private prison operator CoreCivic, formerly known as Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), paid $56 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it violated securities laws that resulted in a loss to stock holders. 3:16-cv-02267 Honorable Aleta A. Trauger . TN, Case No. The contract prisons are operated by three private corporations, including Corrections Corporation of America. CCA shareholders may, no later than October 24, 2016, petition the Court to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. 3:16-cv-02267, was filed in the District Court. By signing exclusive agreements that typically result in excessively high rates and surcharges on collect-only calling by prisoners, their constitutional rights to speech and association, their rights to foster and maintain family relations under the First and Fourteenth Amendments, their rights to due process and equal protection of law under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, and their right to unimpaired freedom of contract under Article 1, Section 10, are all being violated. This action is still ongoing. Filed Date: April 27, 2011 Closed Date: May 23, 2016 Clearinghouse coding complete . Amalgamated alleged it alone lost $1.2 million when CoreCivics stock price fell sharply after an August 18, 2016 memorandum by then-Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates directed the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to phase out private prison contracts a directive later reversed by the Trump administration. The complaint alleges that the Company made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (a) that Corrections . By Aug. 1, it was down to a little more than $32.50, then the downturn started picking up more speed. Please complete this form and list your purchase and sale transaction(s) for Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: CXW) between February 27, 2012 and August 17, 2016, inclusive (the Class Period): You may also contact Jon Naji, Esq. 3:16-cv-02267, has been certified by the District Court as a class action; and Amalgamated Bank, as Trustee for . Case No. The petition sought restructuring of long distance inmate calling services to introduce competition. /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan & Maniskas, LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Defendants contend that they did not engage in a scheme to defraud, did not make any false or misleading statements, disclosed all information required to be disclosed by the federal securities laws, that the prices of the Companys securities were not artificially inflated, and that no damage to the Companys stock price resulted from Defendants alleged wrongdoing. The capitalized terms used on this website, and not otherwise defined, shall have the same meanings ascribed to them in the Stipulation of Settlement (the "Stipulation") dated June 24, 2021, which can be found and downloaded by clicking on the Case Documents tab above. 280 King of Prussia Road The class action investors who filed the suit are primarily hedge funds, union pension funds and other institutional investors looking to turn a buck on mass incarceration. The lawsuit captioned Grae v. Corrections Corporation of America, et al., Case No. you might be an appropriate lead plaintiff candidate, Kessler Topaz will contact you to discuss A securities class action lawsuit was recently filed against the private prison giant Corrections Corporation of America, alleging that the company made false or misleading statements, and failed to disclose certain information that would have otherwise been important for investors to know. Atlassian Class Action: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Atlassian Corporation Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of April 4, 2023 - TEAM Published: Feb. 13, 2023 . Bell, Esq. For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, or for additional information about participating in this action, please visit www.ktmc.com. Fax: 212-614-6499. Ordering the federal officials to not renew private prison contracts was one of the first acts President Biden made upon taking office. RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Corrections. 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Corrections Corporation of America Has Long History of Wage Violations, Poor Treatment of Employees. Corrections Corp Of America (NYSE:CXW) Investor Securities Class Action Lawsuit 08/23/2016. 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Sections 151 et seq., and other laws of the District of Columbia. The lawsuit was filed August 23, 2016, on behalf of the class of stock holders of CoreCivic, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CXW. The class consisted of persons who held CCA stock between February 27, 2012 and August 17, 2016. CCA entered into a series of exclusive agreements with telephone companies to provide inmate telephone service at various CCA-run prisons and jails. Bell, Esq.280 King of Prussia RoadRadnor, PA 19087(888) 299 - 7706(610) 667 - 7706[emailprotected], SOURCE Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 Bell, Esq.) $2.57 Million Settlement for Hogtying Death in NC Police Custody, Nov. 30, 2022. RADNOR, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2016 / The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP alerts Corrections Corporation of America shareholders that a class action lawsuit has been filed. Amalgamated Bank, as Trustee for the LongView Collective Investment Fund, sought to represent a class of investors who bought and sold CoreCivic stock between February 27, 2012 and August 17, 2016, including at least 783 major institutions and numerous minor institutions and private parties who owned the companys stock during that period. Ms. Wright was present for the announcement along with other family members of prisoners, advocates and other allies. At its core, the lawsuit takes issue with the entire for-profit detention system into which many undocumented immigrants are thrown into to face removal proceedings. The district court found that Amalgamated had met the requirements of numerosity, commonality, typicality and adequacy of representation for class certification. at (888) 299-7706 or at info@ktmc.com. Incarcerated People Are Paying the Price. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. If so, this lawsuit will affect your legal rights. Additional sources: usnews.com, tennessean.com. The suit, brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act, alleged that CCA had . The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check. To recover as a Member of the Class based on your claims in the action entitled Grae v. Corrections Corporation of America, et al., Civil Action No. The precipitous decline in the market value caused the class to suffer significant losses and damages., CoreCivic President and CEO Damon Hininger said the company was glad to put the litigation behind itself. New cases and investigations, settlement deadlines, and news straight to your inbox. The submission of this form does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor an obligation on RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a shareholder class action lawsuit has been filed against Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: CXW) ("CCA" or the "Company") on behalf of purchasers of the Company's securities between February 27, 2012 and August 17, 2016, inclusive (the "Class Period"). For more information about Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, or for additional information about participating in this action, please visit www.ktmc.com. Status. CoreCivic, Inc. Reports Impairment of Real Estate Assets for the Fourth Quarter Ended D.. CoreCivic, Inc. Receive no payment. District Judge Gladys Kessler acknowledged the civil rights concerns, but referred the case to the Federal Communications Commission, under the doctrine of primary jurisdiction. (484) 270-1453; or via e-mail at info@ktmc.com. 3:16-cv-02267; 2019 U.S. Dist. The agreement included, among other things, the Settling Parties agreement to settle the Litigation in return for a cash payment of $56,000,000 for the benefit of the Class, subject to the negotiation of the terms of a Stipulation of Settlement and approval by the Court. Levi & Korsinsky announces the commencement of a class action lawsuit in the USDC for the Middle District of Tennessee on behalf of shareholders of Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: CXW) who purchased shares between February 27, 2012 and August 17, 2016.. The petition sought restructuring of long distance inmate calling services to introduce competition. If you want to be represented by your own lawyer, you may hire one at your own expense. Tranche Update on CoreCivic, Inc.'s Equity Buyback Plan announced on May 16, 2022. https://www.ktmc.com/new-cases/corrections-corporation-of-america#join, http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shareholder-class-action-filed-against-corrections-corporation-of-america--cxw-300317822.html, CoreCivic Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP CCA, together with its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and manages private prisons and other correctional facilities in the United States, and provides inmate residential and prisoner transportation services for governmental agencies. The firm represents investors, consumers and whistleblowers (private citizens who report fraudulent practices against the government and share in the recovery of government dollars). Write to the Court about why you do not like the Settlement, the Plan of Allocation, and/or the request for attorneys fees and expenses. . Goldberg Law PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Corrections Corporation of America .. | February 6, 2023 . 7th Floor (888) 299-7706 As detailed in the complaint, on August 18, 2016, Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates announced the DOJ's decision to end its use of private prisons, including those operated by CCA, after officials concluded that the facilities are both less safe and less effective at providing correctional services than those run by the federal government. Bell, Esq.) | February 7, 2023 Advanced search Log in Forgot password ? That included the likely discontinuation of its reliance upon private companies to run its facilities, as part of an effort to enact reforms that would ensure more proportional sentences and effective use of federal resources.. Civil Action No. submit will be maintained as confidential. The class specifically excluded CCA and CoreCivic officers named as defendants. CoreCivic and its executives, as might be expected, typically portrayed its services in a positive light to shareholders, the district court wrote. See: Grae v. Corrections Corporation of America, U.S.D.C. If you would like additional information about the suit, please click on the link "Submit Your Information" above and fill out the form as promptly as possible. In order to be appointed as a lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class in the action. 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In the lawsuit, plaintiffs alleged that the unconscionable arrangements violated their constitutional rights to speech and association, their rights to foster and maintain family relations under the First and Fourteenth Amendments; their rights to due process and equal protection of law under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments; and their right to unimpaired freedom of contract under Article 1, Section 10. The case claims punishments for non-compliant detainees could range from physical restraint to sustained restriction, deprivation, and violation of their liberty, and solitary confinement.. The world's largest private prison company. Check, Esq. On January 10, 2017, the Court appointed Plaintiff Amalgamated Bank, as Trustee for the LongView Collective Investment Fund as the Lead Plaintiff and appointed Lead Counsel. Shares of Corrections Corp Of America (NYSE:CXW) declined from $27.38 per share to . Judge Trauger found there was a strong case to be made that CoreCivic got off easy with respect to the OIG report. 08/23/2016. On August 9, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finally approved new rules capping prison phone rates, ten years after Martha Wright filed her petition. The outlook for CoreCivic and the private prison industry took a hit with the Biden administration in the White House. the matter and whether to establish an attorney client relationship. 07/28/2021. CCA, together with its subsidiaries, owns, operates, and manages private prisons and other correctional facilities in the United States, and provides inmate residential and prisoner transportation. On May 26, 2019, the Court certified the Class consisting of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Corrections Corporation of America. The lawsuit captioned Grae v. Corrections Corporation of America, et al., Case No. Tenth Circuit Revives Suit Against Colorado Jail Guard in Death of Mentally Disabled Detainee, Nov. 30, 2022. Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023, CoreCivic, Inc. Reports Earnings Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2022, CoreCivic, Inc. Reports Earnings Results for the Full Year Ended December 31, 2022, CoreCivic Announces 2022 Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates, CoreCivic to Redeem 4.625% Senior Notes Due 2023. CCA shareholders may, no Copyright 2023 Surperformance. The class action suit has a class period of between Feb. 27, 2012, and Aug. 17, 2016. The complaint alleges that CCA and certain of its executive officers made a series of false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose to investors during the Class Period that: (i) CCA's facilities lacked adequate safety and security standards and were less efficient at offering correctional services than the Federal Bureau of Prisons' ("BOP") facilities; (ii) CCA's rehabilitative services for inmates were less effective than those provided by BOP; (iii) consequently, the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") was unlikely to renew and/or extend its contracts with CCA; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, CCA's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. In order to be appointed as a lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member?s claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class in the action. Shareholders who wish to discuss this action and their legal options are encouraged to contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (Darren J. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. Any information you On April 15, 2021, the Settling Parties accepted the mediators proposal to resolve the Litigation, and on May 19, 2021, executed a Settlement Agreement memorializing their agreement. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT, , Civil Action No. You will still be a Member of the Class. CCR filed a petition for rulemaking with the FCC. New to ClassAction.org? 666 Broadway In short, the defendants profited from their unfair control over imprisoned people. CoreCivic, Inc., formerly known as Corrections Corporation of America, is the defendant in a 36-page proposed class action lawsuit alleging the company operates its detention facilities in violation of state and federal human trafficking and labor laws. On August 22, 2001, District Judge Gladys Kessler acknowledged the civil rights concerns but referred the case to the Federal Communications Commission, under the doctrine of primary jurisdiction. Did you purchase shares of Corrections Corporation of America (2016) prior to the Class Period? Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check prosecutes class actions in state and federal courts throughout the country. RADNOR, PA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2016 / The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP alerts Corrections Corporation of America (NYSE: CXW) ("CCA" or the "Company") shareholders that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the Middle District of Tennessee on behalf of purchasers of the Company's securities between February The complaint in this action was not filed by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check. The mediation was preceded by submission of mediation statements by the Settling Parties. For additional information please visit https://www.ktmc.com/new-cases/corrections-corporation-of-america#join. Delayed Nyse But the court agreed with Amalgamated that the OIG report did not address the scope of the problems. For more information, visit Batteas Corrections Corporation of America case summary. For two years, CCR participated in a mediation process with defendants and the Special Enforcement unit of the FCC as required. Corrections Corporation of America, a nationwide class action lawsuit, seeking to enjoin, declare illegal, and recoup damages resulting from conspiracies between CCA and various telephone companies, including Evercom, Inc., MCI-Worldcom, Pioneer Telephone Corporation, AT&T, and Global Telecommunications Link, Inc. CCA operates 82 prisons and Plaintiffs Consolidated Complaint for Violation of the Federal Securities Laws (the Complaint), filed on March 13, 2017, alleges that Defendants violated 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Shareholders who wish to discuss this action and their legal options are encouraged to contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (Darren J. For two years, CCR participated in a mediation process with defendants and the Special Enforcement unit of the FCC as required. Layn R. Phillips (Ret.). The lawsuit looks to represent anyone residing in California whose account was involuntarily closed by Bank of America since February 27, 2019, resulting in the loss of their earned cash rewards on their Bank of America credit card. Those statements came as no surprise to PLN readers, for we have regularly reported the deficiencies of services and security in CCA and CoreCivic prisons for over 31 years now. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLPDarren J. 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