SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15d of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest
event reported) February 24, 1999
WLR Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 0-17060 54-1295923
(State of (Commission File (IRS Employer Iden-
Incorporation) Number) tification No.)
P.O. Box 7000 22815
Broadway, Virginia (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal executive offices)
(540) 896-7001
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 24, 1999, the Attorney General of the State of West
Virginia filed suit against the Company s subsidiary, Wampler Foods,
Inc. (Wampler), in the Circuit Court of Hardy County, West Virginia
under the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, seeking
unspecified damages. The suit alleges that Wampler provided
substandard chicks and feed to broiler growers who raise chickens for
Wampler. The Company intends vigorously to defend the suit, which it
believes is without merit. The lawsuit is not expected to have a
material affect on the Company s financial statements.
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
WLR FOODS, INC.
Date:_03/01/99_ By:__/s/ Dale S. Lam__
Dale S. Lam
Chief Financial
Officer and Vice
President of Finance
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