LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Goldberg Law PC, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against DaVita Inc. (“DaVita” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DVA). Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired shares between August 5, 2015 and October 21, 2016 inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm in advance of the April 3, 2017 lead plaintiff motion deadline.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss during the Class Period, click here to participate. In addition, we encourage you to contact Michael Goldberg or Brian Schall, of Goldberg Law PC, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 800-977-7401, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm’s website at http://www.Goldberglawpc.com, or by email at [email protected].

The class in this case has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, DaVita made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: that the Company and its senior executives purposefully steered patients into unnecessary insurance plans in order to maximize profits; that DaVita was using the American Kidney Fund as a vehicle to facilitate these improper practices; that the Company’s revenues and profits were illegally obtained; that DaVita lacked effective internal controls over financial reporting; and that as a result of the above, the Company’s statements about its business, operations, and prospects were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When this news was revealed to the public, shares of DaVita fell in value, causing investors harm.

Goldberg Law PC represents shareholders around the world and specializes in securities class actions and shareholder rights litigation.

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