AbbVie Inc. Litigation

Aug 20, 2025

Voluntary Dismissal

The plaintiff in this action has chosen not to proceed with the case. Once a case is voluntary dismissed, the courts will usually close the case and no further action will be taken.

Aug 8, 2025

On Appeal

Jul 10, 2025

Summary Judgment Granted

Sep 23, 2021

Class Certification Granted

The court has determined that a class action is the appropriate method to bring the claims by class members. Usually, when a class is certified, the judge will also affirm an individual or entity to represent the class and finalize a class definition (i.e.: who is represented in the lawsuit).

Jun 3, 2021

Scheduling Order

Apr 13, 2021

Scheduling Order

Apr 7, 2021

Scheduling Order

Feb 1, 2021

Motion for Class Certification

The plaintiffs have asked the court to approve the lawsuit to proceed as a class action on behalf of a group of investors. The judge will decide whether the case meets the requirements for class certification and which investors and claims may be included.

Sep 1, 2020

Motion to Dismiss Denied

The court has denied the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. The case can now move forward to the next stage of litigation.

Sep 20, 2019

Motion to Dismiss

After reviewing the complaint(s) filed by plaintiffs, defendants have filed a motion requesting that the court dismiss some or all of the plaintiffs' claims. In a motion to dismiss, defendants might challenge the validity of plaintiffs' claims or adequacy of plaintiffs' pleadings. Once a motion to dismiss is filed, the judge will make a decision on whether part or all of the case should be dismissed or the case can proceed as alleged.

Jul 22, 2019

First Amended Complaint

A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in AbbVie Inc.. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.

May 13, 2019

Appointment of Lead Plaintiff

The court has appointed a lead plaintiff to represent the interests of investors in the lawsuit. The lead plaintiff works with the attorneys handling the case, helps oversee the litigation, and represents the interests of the proposed class.

Oct 9, 2018

First Filed Complaint

A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in AbbVie Inc..