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Watts Water resolves shareholder lawsuit over board removal provision; pays $50K
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC
- Verified class action filed Oct 6, 2021 challenged bylaw provision allowing board removal without cause as violating Delaware law.
- Company amended bylaws to delete the challenged provision, rendering the lawsuit moot.
- Court dismissed claim with prejudice; company agreed to pay $50,000 in attorneys' fees and expenses in full settlement.
- Company made no admission of wrongdoing; said settlement avoids litigation expense and distraction.