Overview

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Litigation

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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

CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (CEMI) Class Action Lawsuit (June 2020)

Settlement

2:20cv2706 • June 18, 2020

Class Period Start

March 11, 2020

Class Period End

September 14, 2020

PSLRA Deadline

August 17, 2020

Case Allegations

10b5 + Sec11

10b-5 Statutes of Repose

Mar 11, 2023

Sec11 Statutes of Repose

May 7, 2023

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

June 23, 2023

Settlement Fund

$8,100,000

Settlement Status

Final Approval

Settlement Class

All persons or entities that purchased Chembio common stock directly in and/or traceable to Chembio’s public offering of common stock pursuant to a Prospectus supplement dated May 7, 2020 (the “May 2020 Offering”) or if you purchased or otherwise acquired Chembio common stock during the period between March 12, 2020 through June 16, 2020, inclusive.

Claim Administrator

Gilardi & Co. LLC
Chembio Securities Settlement Claims Administrator c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC P.O. Box 301134 Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134
+1 866-796-2048
[email protected]

Hearing Date

June 5, 2023

Opt-out Deadline

May 15, 2023

Settlement Note

Download here

Proof Of Claim

Download here

Docket History

Jun 6, 2023

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.

Feb 3, 2023

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.

Feb 3, 2023

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.

Dec 28, 2022

Proposed Settlement

Jul 26, 2022

Second Amended Complaint

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

Feb 23, 2022

Motion to Dismiss Denied in Part

The court has determined that plaintiffs have adequately alleged some of their claims, but have failed to adequately allege other claims. The judge has therefore denied in part the motion to dismiss filed by defendants and written an order stating which claims are dismissed and which remain. The case will proceed and parties will litigate the remaining claims.

Mar 26, 2021

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.

Feb 12, 2021

First Amended Complaint

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

Dec 29, 2020

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.

Aug 17, 2020

Additional Complaint

Another plaintiff has filed a complaint on behalf of investors in CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC.. The allegations and class definitions are substantively the same.

Jul 3, 2020

Additional Complaint

Another plaintiff has filed a complaint on behalf of investors in CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC.. The allegations and class definitions are substantively the same.

Jun 18, 2020

First Filed Complaint

A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC..

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