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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): August 16, 1996
LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 1-10446 13-3411148
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State or Other Jurisdiction of Commission IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization File Number Identification No.
5115 Campus Drive, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
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Address of Principal Executive Offices Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610)940-6090
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5. Other Events.
Public Announcement of Lawsuit. Lithium Technology
Corporation (the "Company") announced today in a press release that it had
filed a lawsuit against Christy & Viener, a New York City law firm, and others
for claims arising out of Christy & Viener's alleged fraud, legal malpractice
and conflicts of interest. The complaint also asserts claims for alleged
violations of Federal securities laws, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt
Organizations Act, and fiduciary duties owed by the law firm and its partners
to the Company.
The lawsuit was filed in United States District Court in
Philadelphia and names as defendants: Christy & Viener and William Gray, Steven
Berger, and Franklin Viele, each a partner in the firm. The complaint includes
claims against a fifth defendant, Richard Perlman, formerly a financial advisor
to the Company and a member of its Board of Directors.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
By: /s/ David J. Cade
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David J. Cade
President and Chief Operating Officer
Date: August 16, 1996
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