Overview

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Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

8-K disclosures

SEC Filings

Key regulatory docs

Insider Transactions

Ownership changes

Securities Class Action

Securities fraud litigation history and active cases

In Litigation

1

Settlement

0

Closed

2

Total Settlement

$16M

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) Class Action Lawsuit (October 2025)

In Litigation

1:25cv12672 • October 16, 2025

Class Period Start

February 23, 2022

Class Period End

February 12, 2026

PSLRA Deadline

December 15, 2025

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Feb 23, 2025

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Oct 22, 2026

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.

Aug 20, 2026

First Amended Complaint

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

Dec 31, 2025

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 16, 2025

First Filed Complaint

A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) Class Action Lawsuit (November 2019)

Closed

1:19cv7786 • November 25, 2019

Class Period Start

February 21, 2019

Class Period End

January 21, 2020

PSLRA Deadline

January 24, 2020

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Feb 21, 2022

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Settlement Information

Please note that for cases in the settlement stage, claims are handled by the claims administrator and NOT Levi & Korsinsky. Any information or documentation previously provided to us does not constitute submission of a claim. If you need to file a claim, check the status of a claim, or have questions regarding distribution of settlement funds, please contact the claims administrator below.

Claim Deadline

September 16, 2021

Settlement Fund

$16,000,000

Settlement Status

Disbursed

Settlement Class

All persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired securities oduring the period from February 21, 2019 through October 23, 2019, inclusive.

Claim Administrator

Epiq
Baxter International Inc. Securities Litigation c/o Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 5594 Portland, OR 97228-5594
+1 855-654-0873
[email protected]

Hearing Date

August 10, 2021

Opt-out Deadline

July 20, 2021

Settlement Note

Download here

Proof Of Claim

Download here

Docket History

Aug 5, 2022

Disbursement Approved

The court has approved the distribution of settlement funds to eligible class members. Investors with approved claims may receive payments from the settlement. If you have questions about your claim or payment, contact the claims administrator.

Aug 13, 2021

Final Approval of Settlement

The court has granted final approval of the settlement. Eligible investors who submit valid claims may receive a payment once the claims review and distribution process is completed.

May 19, 2021

Proof of Claim Form

To receive your portion of the recovery (if you are eligible), you must submit this form to the claims administrator by the deadline indicated on the form itself. If you do not submit this form in time, you will not be entitled to compensation. If you have questions about how to complete the form, you should contact the claims administrator.

May 12, 2021

Preliminary Approval of Settlement

The court has granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement. This means the settlement can move forward for further consideration, but it has not yet received final approval. Potential class members will generally receive notice explaining the settlement, their rights, and any deadlines for submitting a claim, objecting to the settlement, or choosing not to participate.

Jan 22, 2021

Scheduling Order

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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (BAX) Class Action Lawsuit (July 2023)

Closed

1:23cv4497 • July 12, 2023

Class Period Start

May 25, 2022

Class Period End

February 8, 2023

PSLRA Deadline

September 11, 2023

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

May 25, 2025

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Dec 4, 2023

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.

Sep 20, 2023

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.

Jul 12, 2023

First Filed Complaint

A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.

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