2:19cv754 • June 25, 2019
Class Period Start
June 19, 2017
Class Period End
May 12, 2025
PSLRA Deadline
August 26, 2019
Case Allegations
10b5
Statutes of Repose
Jun 19, 2020
Country
United States
Court
Federal Court
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
December 10, 2025
Settlement Fund
$167,500,000
Settlement Status
Final Approval
Settlement Class
All persons or entities that (i) purchased the common stock of EQT Corporation from June 19, 2017 through June 17, 2019; (ii) held EQT shares as of the record date of September 25, 2017 and were entitled to vote with respect to EQT’s acquisition of Rice Energy Inc. at the November 9, 2017 special meeting of EQT shareholders; (iii) held Rice shares as of the record date of September 21, 2017 and were entitled to vote with respect to the Acquisition at the November 9, 2017 special meeting of Rice shareholders; and/or (iv) acquired the common stock of EQT in exchange for their shares of Rice common stock in connection with the Acquisition and were damaged thereby.
Claim Administrator
A.B. Data, Ltd.
P.O. Box 173068
Milwaukee, WI 53217
+1 877-388-1761
[email protected]
Settlement Website
https://eqtsecuritieslitigation.com/home/Hearing Date
October 30, 2025
Opt-out Deadline
December 31, 1969
Settlement Note
Download hereProof Of Claim
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Nov 4, 2025
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 25, 2025
Motion for Final Approval of Settlement
The parties have asked the court to grant final approval of the proposed settlement. The judge will consider whether the settlement should be approved after reviewing the settlement terms and any objections. If approved, eligible investors who submit valid claims may receive a payment after the claims review and distribution process is completed.
Aug 12, 2025
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.
Aug 12, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
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.
Jun 26, 2025
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement
The parties have asked the court to give preliminary approval to a proposed settlement. The judge will review the request and decide whether the settlement can move forward to the next stage. If approved, potential class members will generally receive information about the settlement and their rights, including any deadlines for taking action.
Aug 29, 2024
A party has asked the court to decide some or all of the claims without going to trial. The judge will review the motion and determine whether the claims can be decided without a trial.
Aug 11, 2022
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).
Jul 7, 2021
May 6, 2021
Apr 2, 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.
Feb 10, 2021
Dec 2, 2020
The court has denied the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. The case can now move forward to the next stage of litigation.
Jan 21, 2020
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.
Dec 6, 2019
A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in EQT Corp. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.
Oct 15, 2019
Sep 30, 2019
Sep 19, 2019
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.
Jun 25, 2019
A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in EQT Corp.
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