form8k.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): April 27, 2012
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HOUSTON AMERICAN ENERGY CORP.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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1-32955
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76-0675953
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File No.)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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801 Travis Street, Suite 1425
Houston, Texas 77002
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
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713-222-6966
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(Issuer Telephone number)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 27, 2012, a purported class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against Houston American Energy Corp. and certain of its executive officers: Steve Silverman v. Houston American Energy Corp. et al., Case No. 4:12-CV-1332.
The complaint generally alleges that, between March 29, 2010 and April 18, 2012, all of the defendants violated Sections 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5 and the individual defendants violated Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act in making materially false and misleading statements including certain statements related to the status and viability of the Tamandua #1 well. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, and other costs.
Additional similar lawsuits may be filed. Houston American Energy and its officers believe all of the claims in the lawsuit are without merit and intend to vigorously defend themselves against these claims.
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.
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HOUSTON AMERICAN ENERGY CORP. |
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Dated: April 30, 2012
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By:
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/s/ John F. Terwilliger |
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John F. Terwilliger,
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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