SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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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):
September 28, 1995
SPARTA SURGICAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-11047 22-2870438
(State or other juris- (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
diction of incorporation) File Number) ID. Number)
Bernal Corporate Park
7068 Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton, CA 94566
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510)417-8812
not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 28, 1995, the Registrant filed suit against the National
Association of Securities Dealers ("NASD") and The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.
("NASDAQ"). The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California County of
Alameda, Case Number 757717-0 seeks damages of more than $12.5 million, relating
to the defendants' alleged mishandling of a secondary stock offering by Sparta
in March 1995. In the complaint, Sparta alleges that the defendants
misrepresented the status of Sparta's stock listings, misapplied NASD
regulations and interfered with Sparta's relationships with its underwriters and
investors.
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.
SPARTA SURGICAL CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas F. Reiner
Thomas F. Reiner, Chairman of
the Board, President & CEO
Dated: October 2, 1995
