SIGNET (SIG) ALERT: Johnson & Weaver, LLP Commences an Investigation of Alleged Sexual Harassment and Discrimination at Signet Jewelers Limited Subsidiary; Signet Investors Encouraged to Contact the Firm

SAN DIEGO, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP today announced that it is investigating whether certain officers or directors of Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) violated federal laws. Signet engages in the retail sale of diamond jewelry and watches.

On Monday, February 27, 2017, The Washington Post reported that a subsidiary of Signet discriminated against female employees. Additionally, about 250 female employees testified in arbitration filings that male managers and executives engaged in rampant sexual harassment for years.

A private arbitrator ruled that about 69,000 current and former female sales associates of mall jewelry stores Kay and Jared, owned by a subsidiary of Signet, can sue for discrimination and back wages.

On the news, shareholders suffered damages as shares of Signet fell nearly 13 percent.

 If you are a shareholder of Signet and are interested in learning more about the investigation or your legal rights and remedies, please contact Jim Baker ([email protected]) by email or phone at 619-814-4471. If emailing, please include a phone number.

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Johnson & Weaver, LLP
Jim Baker, 619-814-4471
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