(16)	Litigation

From time to time, we are involved in various routine legal and administrative proceedings and litigation incidental to the conduct of our business, such as contractual matters and employee-related matters. In recent years, we have been subject to administrative proceedings and lawsuits, including class action lawsuits, alleging violations of federal and state law regarding workplace, wage-hour and employment discrimination matters. In the opinion of management, such litigation is not likely to have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition.

Series B Preferred Stock Litigation

Persons claiming to own 94.16% of our Series B preferred stock filed a complaint against us in the Delaware Court of Chancery, in Cedarview Opportunities Master Fund, L.P., et al. v. Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (Del.Ct.Ch. C.A. No. 2017-0785-AGB), on November 2, 2017, which was subsequently amended. The amended complaint (the “Preferred Holder Complaint”) alleges counts for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and specific performance regarding the Certificate of Designations in connection with a forbearance agreement we entered into with certain Noteholders on May 8, 2017 (the “Forbearance Agreement”) and breach of our Charter and for a declaratory judgment regarding the validity of a provision of the Charter regarding the foreign ownership issues described below. Specifically, it alleges that the Forbearance Agreement (which expired on May 31, 2017) and certain payments pursuant thereto were barred by the Certificate of Designations due to the existence of a “Voting Rights Triggering Event” under the Certificate of Designations because, among other things, the forbearance agreement allegedly constituted a “de facto” extension or refinancing of the Notes. The Preferred Holder Complaint alleges that SBS breached the Charter by suspending certain rights of the Series B preferred stockholders, and that Section 10.4 of the Charter is overbroad and thus invalid as a matter of Delaware law. The complaint requests relief including, among other things, an order interpreting and enforcing the Certificate of Designations, preventing us from making any additional payments on the Notes and requiring us to redeem the Series B preferred stock at face value plus accrued dividends (or approximately $165.6 million as of December 31, 2017), as well as unspecified money damages and a declaration that Section 10.4 of the Charter is invalid. This is the fourth lawsuit filed against us by holders or purported holders of our Series B preferred stock, the first three of which we successfully challenged and won. We believe these claims are without merit, and we intend to defend ourselves vigorously. We have filed a motion to dismiss these claims, for which oral argument was heard on April 12, 2018, however given the uncertainties of litigation there can be no assurances that we will be successful and win the current litigation.

Gutierrez-Ortiz Lawsuit

We are a defendant in Aida Ivette Gutiérrez Ortiz et al. v. Municipio Autónomo de Bayamón, et al., a lawsuit involving the death of a man who was shot and killed at a concert co-promoted by us. Plaintiffs allege that we were negligent because we did not provide the necessary security to prevent the entry of firearms in the concert venue or its surrounding areas. Plaintiffs also allege we did not provide the necessary measures to control the venue and allege that we were negligent because we failed to provide the necessary medical assistance to aid the victim. Plaintiffs are seeking an estimated $3.5 million as indemnity. We intend to defend our self vigorously against this claim.

The Pretrial Conference was held on August 14, 2017 and a hearing to mark the evidence was scheduled for October 13th, but due to the passage of Hurricanes Irma and María, said hearing was cancelled until further notice. The trial dates previously scheduled for October 23 through November 2, 2017 were also cancelled until further notice from the Court. On February 16, 2018 the court held a status conference hearing to schedule the trial dates. The trial was set to begin on August 16, 2018 for a two day trial. At this stage, an estimate of loss cannot be made, however, we believe we have good defenses and it is not probable that the outcome of the litigation will result in a material loss or liability to us.

Telephone Consumer Protection Act Class Action Complaint

On August 24, 2017, Adam Bugbee filed a putative class action against us in the United States District Court, for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (the “TCPA”) and related regulations, particularly the National Do-Not-Call provisions. The complaint asserted a violation of the TCPA for allegedly sending unsolicited automated telemarketing messages to the cellular telephones of the plaintiff and others, thereby invading their privacy. The complaint sought class certification and statutory damages. In addition, the plaintiff sought injunctive relief prohibiting the challenged conduct in the future. On March 6, 2018, the parties filed with the Court their Stipulation of Dismissal With Prejudice, and on March 20, 2018 an Order of Dismissal With Prejudice was entered and the case was closed.