The group is defending itself after the publication of the good sheets of a book opening the debate on the management of retirement homes.
Orpéa “formally contests” the accusations of a forthcoming book and mobilizes its lawyers | Photo credit: Shutterstock
It took until the end of the stock market session for Orpéa to react. In a one-page press release, the care home manager takes issue with an article published by the daily The world revealing the good leaves of a book to be published on Wednesday, entitled ” The gravediggers “. Written by journalist Victor Castanet, it denounces multiple lucrative excesses and a vast network of influence.
” These controversial and aggressive elements show a clear desire to harm, answers the group, which however does not have the work. We formally contest all of these accusations, which we consider to be false, outrageous and prejudicial. “And to continue:” Orpéa, its managers and employees have always placed, for thirty years, the well-being of residents, the support of teams and professional ethics at the heart of the criteria of their action and the development of the company. According to a satisfaction survey, which the group cites, residents and families would recommend an average of 95% of the establishments managed by Orpéa.
From now on, the case could take a legal turn. Orpéa seized its lawyers for, he says, ” restore the truth of the facts and defend his honor. “Nothing is said about the quotation of the title. It was suspended when the action fell 16.11% to 69.28 euros, dragging in its wake that of its competitor Korian, which fell 14.04% on Monday evening to 23.76 euros.
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