Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

8-K disclosures

SEC Filings

Key regulatory docs

Insider Transactions

Ownership changes

Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

8-K disclosures

SEC Filings

Key regulatory docs

Insider Transactions

Ownership changes

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP (CTSH) Class Action Lawsuit (October 2016)

Closed

2:16cv6509 • October 5, 2016

Class Period Start

February 27, 2015

Class Period End

December 28, 2016

PSLRA Deadline

December 5, 2016

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Feb 27, 2018

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

January 28, 2022

Settlement Fund

$95,000,000

Settlement Status

Disbursed

Settlement Class

All persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (“Cognizant” or the “Company”) during the period from February 27, 2015 through September 29, 2016, inclusive.

Claim Administrator

JND Legal Administration
Cognizant Securities Litigation c/o JND Legal Administration P.O. Box 91421 Seattle, WA 98111
+1 855-648-2213
[email protected]

Hearing Date

December 20, 2021

Opt-out Deadline

November 22, 2021

Settlement Note

Download here

Proof Of Claim

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Docket History

Aug 7, 2023

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.

Dec 20, 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.

Sep 30, 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.

Sep 9, 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.

Sep 7, 2021

Proposed Settlement

Jun 5, 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.

Jun 10, 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.

Jun 10, 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.

Jun 10, 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.

Apr 26, 2019

Second Amended Complaint

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

Jun 6, 2017

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.

Jun 6, 2017

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.

Apr 7, 2017

First Amended Complaint

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

Feb 24, 2017

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 5, 2016

First Filed Complaint

A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP.

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