FREDS INC Litigation

Jan 12, 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.

Jul 6, 2022

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.

Mar 14, 2022

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.

Mar 14, 2022

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.

Jan 31, 2022

Proposed Settlement

Oct 15, 2021

Scheduling Order

Mar 31, 2021

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.

Dec 19, 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.

Dec 19, 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.

Nov 4, 2019

First Amended Complaint

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

Sep 26, 2019

Scheduling Order

Sep 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.

Jun 27, 2019

First Filed Complaint

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