US - The Massachusetts Bricklayers and Masons pension fund has confirmed it has filed a lawsuit against Novartis, Alcon and Nestle claiming a deal between the companies discriminated against minority Alcon shareholders.
The complaint was filed in a New York district court over Novartis' takeover of Alcon at the beginning of January. Lawyers representing the pension fund and other minority investors are seeking ...
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